Gun Rights Group Promises ‘Big Court Battle’ If New Illinois Bill Becomes Law
Legislation that would make sweeping changes to the gun permitting process in Illinois passed through House committee Tuesday.
Legislation that would make sweeping changes to the gun permitting process in Illinois passed through House committee Tuesday.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel campaigned on public safety. See where shootings have increased and decreased under his leadership.
Kelly wins the right to fight his sexual abuse lawsuit, but loses effort to keep child support and divorce records sealed.
Sheriff says they’ve done everything they can to combat exhibitionist masturbation by inmates. One corrections expert says that’s not true.
Cook County jail guards say not enough is being done. The sheriff’s office says it’s done all it can to combat the “disgraceful” behavior.
The Illinois DNA backlog rises, but state police say the “artificial” spike is the result of improved tracking and transparency.
More than 6,000 cases have untested DNA evidence, including almost 900 murders. Gov. JB Pritzker says reducing backlog is a “top priority.”
Former court clerk supervisor Beena Patel is charged with lying under oath about alleged corruption. She “emphatically denies the charges.”
Kelly is charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse. Avenatti represents some of his alleged victims.
WBEZ asked Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle for their positions on looming criminal justice legislation. They agreed on everything.