Kankakee sheriff says Illinois laws hinder enforcement, supports DOJ lawsuit on sanctuary status
The Kankakee sheriff said he hopes a lawsuit by the Department of Justice over Illinois' sanctuary laws can resolve ongoing frustration in the law enforcement community.
Justice Department sues Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over sanctuary status
The federal lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Chicago claims sanctuary policies in Illinois that keep local authorities from cooperating with the deportation effort are “exacerbating” a ...
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New Illinois bill aims to prevent repeat gun charges for first-time offenders
Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at providing first-time, non-violent gun offenders with an opportunity to comply with gun licensing regulations.
Remaking the map: Indiana looks to add 33 counties from Illinois that voted to leave the state
Republicans are considering the proposal after roughly a third of counties in the Prairie state voted to break away ...