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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…
Domestic Violence in Illinois – Agencies Face a Funding Crisis
Domestic violence in Illinois is a major problem. It has been exacerbated…
Supreme Court is Skeptical About Restricting Social Media Use by Sex Offenders
Increasing numbers of people get their news from social media and sites…
The Most Important Thing To Know About Firearm Possession
Chicago law enforcement is aggressively going after citizens with guns. In order…
Bill Increases Sentences for Repeat Weapons Offenders in Illinois
Repeat weapons offenders in Illinois are the target of the new Safe…