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Gang Activities Are Targeted in Chicago Police Crackdown
Gang activities have been targeted in a Chicago police crackdown in recent…
Outlining Chicago’s Strict Gun Possession Laws
Chicago has some of the strictest gun possession laws in the United…
How To Protect Homes and Individual Rights from Illegal Searches
“Illegal search and seizure” is a term that is often mentioned in…
Cook County State Attorney Calls for New Social Media Tools to Fight Crime
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Fox has called for new social media…
Your Rights if You Are Stopped by Police In Chicago
Many people do not realize they have rights if they are stopped…
Junk Science Fears as Attorney General Scraps Forensic Science Commission
Forensic science has developed rapidly in recent years. Methods such as bite…
How Firearm Enhancements Can Add Years To Sentencing
Under Illinois statute, certain crimes have enhancements if they involve firearms. Enhancements…
Former Field Museum Worker Gets Prison Time for Stealing
Theft offenses are among the most common crimes that occur in Illinois….
Fatal Shootings Soar on Chicago Expressways
A fatal shooting on a Chicago Expressway ramp in April served as…