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Two Kankakee County Men Convicted of Carjacking and Firearms Offenses

Rivers and Tucker remain in the custody of Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee. #carjacking

Illinois Lawmakers Return this Week Amid Calls for Changes in the SAFE-T Act

Before the election, Democrats promised to take up the legislation during fall veto session, but have vowed not to make major changes to the bill. #safe-tact

Sheriff’s Police Secure Murder Charge in Forest Preserve Death

Responding officers also located a 64-year-old male victim from Lansing on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. #CCSO

DoIT Urges Residents to Stay Cyber Secure at the Holidays

Increased online traffic also makes it more lucrative for cyber thieves to trick buyers into scams and steal personal information for financial gain. #cyberscam

Illinois State Police Continues to Strengthen Firearms Safety Efforts

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The Commission on Implementing the Firearms Restraining Order Act (Commission) recently approved a model policy to provide an overall framework law enforcement can follow to secure and execute a Firearms Restraining Order (FRO). #isp

House Passes Rush–Ossoff Bill Seeking Justice for Civil-Rights Cold Cases

The legislation has bipartisan support and was cosponsored by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), and Representative Don Bacon (R-Neb.). #coldcases

Orland Park Dentist Sentenced to Federal Prison

Egan owned and operated a dental practice in Tinley Park, Ill. #dentist

Vehicle Fleeing Police in Harvey Results in Fatal Crash

The vehicle was split in two and all three of the occupants were ejected. #harvey #hazelcrest

Worth Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

Following his guilty plea, Alvarado was sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by one year of mandatory supervised release. He is also required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life as a result of the conviction. #CookCountySheriff

Man Faces Multiple Felonies After Crashing Stolen Vehicle, Fleeing Police

The screen saver displayed a photo of Smith holding two guns, including one that appeared to be the firearm recovered from the scene. #cookcountysheriff

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