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The measure would explicitly ban the use of those metrics as a substitute for quotas and prohibit municipalities from comparing officers based on citation counts. #bill #police

IDOC Launches “Journey to Success” Educational Portal for Incarcerated Individuals (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has introduced a new digital...

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Davis said the measure is designed to tackle ongoing staffing shortages while opening the door for younger adults seeking alternatives to college. #firefighter #bill

Mikulski was initially arrested on February 19, 2026, at which time he faced six felony counts tied to similar allegations. #charges #dupagecounty

Nicor Gas maintains more than 34,300 miles of natural gas infrastructure across northern Illinois. In addition to gas lines, underground utilities may include water, sewer and communication lines, making it critical to identify what lies below before digging begins. #nicorgas #digging

Pritzker noted that governors from both political parties have historically defended their authority over state National Guard units, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control to ensure readiness and respond to local needs. #tsa #trump #funding

“New details surrounding this case raise deeply troubling questions,” Bailey said. “Gorman’s brutal murder was not unpredictable. It was preventable.” #policies #killing #loyola

The enforcement period ran from March 13 through 6 a.m. on March 23 and focused on impaired driving, seat belt compliance, speeding, and distracted driving. #duoagecounty #results

The legislation would require all law enforcement agencies in Illinois to implement clear and confidential mental health leave policies. #mentalhealth #legislation #police