The McHenry County sheriff has called out an Illinois law that prevents law enforcement from working with the feds on immigration matters, saying the law compromises the safety of the community.

Authorities say three pawn shops in Bloomington-Normal were part of an organized retail theft ring that allegedly bought and sold stolen goods still in their original packaging.

After fatal police shootings and other deaths at the hands of law enforcement in Illinois, investigating agencies are required to “publicly release a report” if no charges are brought against the officers.

The Illinois Innocence Project remains steadfast in its efforts to exonerate the Slover family, who were convicted in the 1996 murder of Karyn Slover. Despite the recent death of Jeannette Slover in custody and the passing of her husband, Michael Sr., three years ago, the project is determined to clear their names.

Peoria city council members, lawmakers, and police are backing proposed changes to the controversial SAFE-T Act.

Appearing before the Illinois Supreme Court Wednesday, attorneys for Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights argued whether the former should pay the latter more than $1 million in misallocated sales taxes from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.

Julie Downs hopes that no one else dies the way her son, Brian, did – vomiting on a jail cell floor as Morgan County Jail personnel watched.

The lawsuit alleges that John Deere has withheld a repair tool from farmers and independent repair shops.