Just over a year after police fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home, Illinois has introduced a police reform bill named in her memory.

Under the new legislation, potential Illinois police and law enforcement officers must sign a waiver allowing past employers ...

Trump attacks Illinois’ "No Cash Bail" initiative and weighs sending the National Guard to Chicago; Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson push back.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s extensive out-of-state travel raises questions about whether he’s prioritizing national exposure over challenges facing Illinois. During a 12-month stretch, he averaged ...

Gov. JB Pritzker touts redistricting in response to Texas, but his legislative allies cite no signs of movement on the issue ...

Illinois law requiring annual mental health screenings for students in grades 3-12 faces criticism from parents concerned ...

Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a rare third term and has been on the campaign trail for more than a month. Three high-profile ...

Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers.

Look, the governor and I, we’re on the same page here, and so, legal action will be on the table,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign Tuesday a new law inspired by death of Sonya Massey, ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a landmark law aimed at enhancing transparency in the hiring of law enforcement officers across the state. The legislation ...

Background records of police recruits in Illinois must be available to a prospective employer under a new law in response to ...