The Illinois "Squatter Bill" will make it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing a possibly months-long eviction process. Previously, squatters were allowed to stay at ...

STERLING, Ill. — Illinois State Police Troop 1 Captain Joseph Blanchette has announced enforcement figures and activity for December. Troop 1 Troopers issued 644 citations, 573 written warnings, and ...

Illinois should make certified law enforcement executive training a prerequisite to landing a job as a police chief, which could help weed out appointments based on loyalty, personal relationships or ...

One of the new laws requires insurance companies to cover brand-name drugs when generics are unavailable due to shortages.

Brian Fengel has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement. This summer, the veteran officer was matched up with a earnest ...

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and the Cook County Sheriff's Office have created a three-day ...

Many hunting rules and regulations are complicated and outdated,” Halpin added. “This reform will support hunters and ...

Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 9, 2026 ...

These patrols allowed the state police to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to ...