05/18/2026

Cook County

Cook County prosecutors launch task force to address violence on public transit

Chicago Sun-Times

05/18/2026

Home for Good

Housing support for people leaving prison benefits everyone

Chicago Sun-Times

05/18/2026

State of Illinois

Stalled surveillance bill highlights tension between privacy and public safety

Capitol News Illinois

05/17/2026

City of Chicago

Chicago 2050: Mayor Brandon Johnson on building the city for a bright future

Chicago Tribune

05/15/2026

Courts

Courts play major role in mental health advocacy, treatment | Opinion

Rockford Register Star

05/15/2026

Statewide and National Policing

Schaumburg police erase staffing shortage after overhauling hiring process

Daily Herald

05/15/2026

Youth

Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center population declining, staffing shortages still a concern

My Stateline

05/15/2026

Community Response

Mental health summit convenes youth and community organizations to create plan for next generation

Chicago Tribune

05/15/2026

Courts

Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell takes questions from WBEZ listeners

WBEZ

05/15/2026

Courts

Illinois Quick Hits: Report shows 8% of Cook County offenders on electronic monitoring AWOL

The Center Square

05/14/2026

Statewide and National Policing

Springfield fire and police departments face recruiting challenges

The State Journal-Register

05/14/2026

Incarceration

Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover’s bid for freedom is now in Gov. JB Pritzker’s hands

Chicago Sun-Times

05/14/2026

Chicago Police

City Lawyers Recommend Paying $3.5M to Family of Little Village Vendor Killed by Driver Being Chased by Police

WTTW

05/14/2026

Statewide and National Policing

Special prosecutor to review police shooting of 3-year-old boy in Bureau County

Rockford Register Star

05/14/2026

Youth

Early intervention. New mentoring program aims to turn around juvenile offenders

Illinois Times