A Bartonville man's 14-year prison sentence for aggravated DUI and reckless homicide was reversed Tuesday after a state appeals court ruled that he didn't have effective counsel during his sentencing hearing in 2023.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Wednesday to ban police from giving tickets and citations to students who violate school rules. Lawmakers and advocates argue these fines unfairly impact students of color.

How long can a political candidate’s decision to loan their campaign money allow them to take unlimited donations from donors? As long as four years for a state senator, according to Senate President Don Harmon’s attorney.

The U.S. Department of Justice is operating under a nationwide hiring freeze, with some exceptions. That mandate came down Jan. 20, when President Donald Trump took office. But the newly installed U.S. attorney in the Northern District of Illinois is soliciting applicants and encouraging former federal prosecutors to apply.

The Illinois State Board of Education is tasked with providing resources and model policies to schools by September 1, 2026, to prepare for the screenings. However, concerns have been raised about the availability of staff to conduct these screenings.