Illinois ending cash bail a ‘backdoor’ defund movement that will spark police exodus, experts say
Illinois enacting a law that ends cash bail is a "backdoor way" to defund law enforcement and will likely spark a police exodus as officers ask why they should even bother arresting people, according to retired law enforcement officials who spoke to Fox News Digital.
Illinois enacting a law that ends cash bail is a "backdoor way" to defund law enforcement and will likely spark a police exodus as officers ask why they should even bother arresting people, according to retired law enforcement officials who spoke to Fox News Digital.
Illinois becomes first state to screen newborns for rare genetic condition
The legislation, just signed by Governor JB Pritzker, is all thanks to a local family that we introduced to you last year.
The legislation, just signed by Governor JB Pritzker, is all thanks to a local family that we introduced to you last year.
New Illinois law allows non-citizens to become police officers
Governor JB Pritzker recently signed more than 130 bills, including one allowing non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker recently signed more than 130 bills, including one allowing non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois.
Illinois' tax-free back-to-school shopping unavailable this year
Parents looking for tax-free back-to-school shopping will have to look outside Illinois this year.
Parents looking for tax-free back-to-school shopping will have to look outside Illinois this year.
Pritzker launches new initiatives to protect reproductive health and access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Pritzker launches new initiatives to protect reproductive health and access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a vow Monday to protect reproductive health in Illinois.
Pritzker bans indoor vape, e-cigarette use in public spaces
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
Pritzker, alongside rapper Meek Mill, signs law to reform Illinois' supervised release system
Governor JB Pritzker on Friday signed a new law that brings changes to Illinois' supervised release system.
Governor JB Pritzker on Friday signed a new law that brings changes to Illinois' supervised release system.
Pritzker bans indoor vape, e-cigarette use in public spaces
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
Shocking statistics show someone is killed by a gun every six hours in Illinois
Violence prevention groups are calling for action after a UPS driver was shot and wounded in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.
Violence prevention groups are calling for action after a UPS driver was shot and wounded in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.
New Illinois law bars unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation, deceptive practices
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled down Thursday on his pledge to make Illinois a safe haven for women seeking an abortion.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled down Thursday on his pledge to make Illinois a safe haven for women seeking an abortion.
New Illinois law cracks down on 'crisis pregnancy centers'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law barring unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation or deceptive practices that interfere with a woman's right to choose.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law barring unregulated pregnancy centers from using misinformation or deceptive practices that interfere with a woman's right to choose.
Pritzker's push to end, prevent homelessness in Illinois takes step forward
On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill that codifies into law an executive order he issued in 2021.
On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill that codifies into law an executive order he issued in 2021.
Largest all-electric U.S. plant unveiled in Joliet, boosting EV production and job opportunities in Illinois
Lion Electric's new 900,000 square-foot facility is expected to significantly increase EV capability in the state and create an estimated 1,400 jobs in the county.
Lion Electric's new 900,000 square-foot facility is expected to significantly increase EV capability in the state and create an estimated 1,400 jobs in the county.
West Side residents seek flood relief after record-breaking storms
Many residents on Chicago's West Side are still struggling to recover almost two weeks after record-breaking storms dumped up to 9 inches of water on the city.
Many residents on Chicago's West Side are still struggling to recover almost two weeks after record-breaking storms dumped up to 9 inches of water on the city.
Chicago officials rally for federal assistance as flood victims seek relief
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with flood victims one week after monster downpours left hundreds of basements flooded.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with flood victims one week after monster downpours left hundreds of basements flooded.
Pritzker speaks out as CPD, COPA investigate alleged sexual relations between officers, migrants
Governor JB Pritzker expressed his stance on the matter Monday.
Governor JB Pritzker expressed his stance on the matter Monday.
Illinois tourism soars as record hotel revenue signals post-pandemic recovery, officials say
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything", and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything", and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Illinois governor announces record-breaking hotel revenues
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the ?middle of everything?, and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the ?middle of everything?, and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Pritzker unveils $41B plan for Illinois' biggest construction program in state history
Governor JB Pritzker has announced a comprehensive six-year plan that aims to improve over 3,000 miles of roads and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck.
Governor JB Pritzker has announced a comprehensive six-year plan that aims to improve over 3,000 miles of roads and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck.