An Atlanta, Georgia, man appeared in federal court Wednesday to be sentenced for stealing identities and checks that belonged to business owners in downstate Illinois.

The process for hiring a police officer is among the most exhaustive, intrusive and professionally demanding screening ...

Here’s what Illinois state law and a legal expert say about officers issuing tickets outside their primary jurisdiction.

In 2025, Illinois lawmakers passed over 460 new laws. Courtesy of Capitol News Illinois and illinoislegalaid.org, below are ...

Police officers in Illinois crawled beneath a burning overturned car early Sunday to rescue a trapped motorist after a high-speed crash on Interstate 88, authorities said. The rescue happened around 3 ...

CHAMPAIGN — Three passengers were taken into custody Friday after an incident near the Culver's location in Champaign, Illinois State Police say. Few details will be released at this time as the ...

Illinois State beats Villanova 30-14 to advance to FCS title game against Montana State PHILADELPHIA (AP) Tommy Rittenhouse threw two touchdown passes to Daniel Sobkowicz and Victor Dawson rushed for ...

Illinois State dominated Villanova on the road from start to finish en route to a 30-14 FCS semifinal win. Illinois State set the tone early with a 53-yard bomb to star wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz ...

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Illinois State football's dramatic playoff run continues. The unseeded Redbirds dominated Villanova for a 30-6 victory in a Football Championship Series semifinal on Saturday night at ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new Illinois law could provide more due process for people with revoked FOID cards. Anyone can lose their FOID card if they are reported to the Illinois State Police as a ...

Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses. CBS News Chicago ...

Faced with potentially losing up to nearly 20% of its workforce due to retirements in the next two years, the Connecticut state police has launched a major recruiting drive to replenish its ranks.