Violations by Mount Prospect could result in loss of state funding, deputy Secretary of State Scott Burnham said.

A bill designed to keep firearms from children, the mentally ill, and potential criminals has passed through the Illinois General Assembly and heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk to be signed into law. ...

Gov. JB Pritzker is on Capitol Hill to appear before members of Congress to field questions about the state’s "sanctuary" ...

Jones’ case was among those highlighted in a recent report published by the Community Safety Through Stable Homes Coalition about crime-free ordinances in Illinois, which found these types of ...

The study pointed to Illinois as an example of a state where reformers successfully owned the issue of safety, without returning to “tough-on-crime” tactics. In 2021, Illinois state Sen. Robert Peters ...

“The Illinois Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights is a cornerstone ... You have a right to restitution, a right to safety, a right to privacy or right to make a statement. All those things they ...

say public safety, high property taxes and education are top issues in the 35th House District Illinois. After southwest suburban faced record-high property taxes following reassessments delayed ...

With the implementation of the Pretrial Success Act in 2025, Illinois ... that drive crime and connect people to community resources—both of which can better ensure safety.

Illinois just passed Senate Bill 8, tightening firearm storage laws to protect kids and at-risk individuals, with penalties ranging from $500 to $10,000 for non-compliance.

Pritzker defended Illinois’ sanctuary policies before a House committee and accused President Trump of abuse of power by ...