public safety

“For me, this is personal,” said Rep. Sheehan. “I’ve seen the challenges firsthand: departments struggling to recruit, first responders barely getting by financially, or officers dealing with mental health struggles in silence. We can do better, and that’s why I’ve brought forth these important bills.” #safety

Under the SAFE-T Act, the State must file a petition to detain an offender before the court can consider it. A judge can no longer hold someone pretrial absent a prosecutor requesting it. #policy

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to address their concerns and submit questions to the panel. #publicsafety

"The State’s Attorney’s office is there to protect the Citizens of the County, not the Agenda of globalists and far left reactionaries..." #cookcounty

The Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women went into effect on January 1st, 2023... #jackiehaas

"...great strides were made to further the success of agriculture in Illinois." #agriculture

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

“Public safety is not only a core responsibility of the Cook County Board, but it is essential to the stability of our communities,” said Gordon. #monicagordon

“The Illinois State Police will continue to work closely with the Illinois Attorney General and State’s Attorneys across the state to bring to justice those who break the law.” #roadways

Chicago Heights, Crete, and Richton Park are recipients of ComEd public safety grant (Chicago, IL) - In a press release received by The Southland Journal, ComEd, coupled with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, announced the recipients of their annual ComEd Powering Safe Communities Program.