Monday, May 12, 2025
A plan to block Illinois law enforcement from searching vehicles based solely on cannabis odor is moving to the House floor. Although, the bill faces strong opposition from police, Republican lawmakers, and moderate Democrats.
The office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Quincy man on Friday, May 9, for allegedly disseminating child sexual abuse material. The Attorney General’s office charged Timothy Mason, 43, in Adams County Circuit Court with five Class X felony counts of dissemination of child pornography, each punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Mason is detained at the Adams County Jail, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, before Judge Tad Brenner.
Janile Marino, a former assistant teacher at Ivy Garden Learning Center, LLC, has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and wrongful termination after reporting the mistreatment of children. The complaint was filed on April 22, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against Ivy Garden Learning Center, LLC.
This Mother's Day, a new law that aims to protect survivors of domestic abuse goes into effect. "Karina's Law" is named after Karina Gonzalez, a mother who was killed during a domestic violence incident in Little Village.
A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat, and cultural resources.
Criminal justice reform has long been one of the most divisive issues between Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly and the Republican minority. But it’s also created a split between progressive Democrats and party moderates, who walk a fine line as they seek to avoid being labeled as weak on crime during the next election cycle.