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The St. Clair County state's attorney is in line to become head of the Illinois State Police.The Belleville News-Democrat reports the new Pritzker…
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The second black justice in the Illinois Supreme Court's 170-year history is preparing to take the oath of office. The court announced Thursday that P.…
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The first African-American justice to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court is retiring.The court announced Thursday Justice Charles E. Freeman will retire…
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The Illinois attorney general has issued guidance for law enforcement agencies in the state on a law to improve response to sexual assault and abuse. Lisa…
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One of the women who founded Black Lives Matter wants a grassroots movement to counter what she calls the suppression of African American opportunity.…
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U.S. prisons are experimenting with a high-priced monthly injection that could help addicted inmates stay off opioids after they are released. It's called…
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Illinois leaders are seeking to eliminate one big - and stupid - roadblock for ex-prisoners looking to get their life on track. Right now it can be really…
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Governor Bruce Rauner wants state drug officers to weigh-in on issues being considered by a state criminal justice reform commission. Rauner created the…
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says he has a plan to fix the state’s juvenile justice system. It calls for barring kids convicted of a misdemeanor from…
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Peoria County’s top administrator says 2013 was a year of accomplishment. Lori Curtis Luther says the County officially opened its new $45 million…