In a significant win for gun-rights advocates, a federal appeals court in San Francisco on Thursday ruled that the Second Amendment gives people the right to carry a gun outside the home for self-defense. The 2-1 decision by a panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of...
What is the Pre-Trial Diversion Program? The Pre-Trial Diversion Program offers eligible first-time, non-violent felony offenders who, in exchange for accepting responsibility for their criminal conduct, have the opportunity to keep a conviction from being permanently...
On January 5th, 2014, Illinois State Police started applications for concealed carry permits for handguns. Watch the video for five easy steps to be among the first to get your concealed carry permit now.
Black Friday is the traditional start of the busy holiday shopping period in illinois and around the country, and both retailers and law enforcement agencies generally put more resources into combating shoplifting and grab-and-run crimes at this time of year. While...
Illinois residents who drive without a license may be committing a crime. Not being able to present proof of having a driver’s license may also be a violation of the law. Common violations of driver’s license requirements include failing to get one for the...
While Kane County State Attorney Joe McMahon is cutting costs ahead of his planned budget process, he is still pushing for more funds for certain programs. He believes that programs dealing with defendants with mental health issues have been effective so far and need...
