In July 2024, Massey called 911 to report a prowler. Grayson was among the officers who responded.
Violations of the new Illinois safe storage bill for firearms could result in fines of up to $10,000 if a weapon is used in a crime.
“No one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government,” Pritzker said in a recent letter.
Participants can vote online every day through Feb. 14 on whether to ditch the state's "seal on a bedsheet" or stick with tradition.
Despite blown deadlines, Patch has obtained a confidential agreement with Apple executives signed by the secretary of state in August 2024.
News coverage has been drenched in hyperbole kindled by a powerful marijuana lobby seeking a monopoly.
The Illinois hemp industry and the mayor of Chicago mobilized against the governor to block broad new state regulations on hemp-derived THC.
Take a look at some of the best (and worst) of the more than 4,800 submissions to the state flag design contest obtained by Illinois Patch.
The proposal restricts the sale of "intoxicating hemp products" like Delta-8 THC to state-licensed cannabis dispensaries.
Officials plan a non-binding public vote next year, which may or may not pick a new design to replace Illinois' "seal on a bedsheet."
With its effective date just 4 weeks away, state officials have yet to reveal any toward implementing Illinois' new digital ID law.
DoorDash agrees to fund restitution for nearly 80,000 Illinois drivers after a suit alleging tips were used to lower company payroll costs.
Justices ruled the odor of burnt marijuana doesn't constitute probable cause — but the smell of raw weed is enough for a warrantless search.
A Sangamon County judge found the Reproductive Health Act does not violate the religious freedoms of the Illinois Baptist State Association.
Would-be vexillographers have until Oct. 18 to run their ideas up the flagpole to the Illinois Flag Commission ahead of a public vote.
Hundreds were injured, and dozens of Black-owned businesses and homes were destroyed.
Sheriff Jack Campbell announced he will retire days after Gov. JB Pritzker called for his resignation.
Deputy Grayson shot her when she checked on a pot of boiling water in her own kitchen while saying, "I rebuke you in the name of Jesus."
The ruling applies only to 14 Republican candidates who challenged a law that stops parties from slating people who don't run in primaries.
The new tax credit is projected to cut taxes for more than 800,000 households with 1.8 million children.
House Bill 4293 will likely force consumers to turn to black market
The threat was deemed not to be credible, and the Capitol reopened at 1:59 p.m., the Secretary of State's office said.
Here are the more than 300 new names added to the secretary of state's list of permanently banned Illinois license plates so far this year.
Illinois NAACP president Teresa Haley was suspended by the national NAACP — the same day she says state branch heads all supported her.
A video recording of racist remarks during a Zoom meeting has resulted in requests for Teresa Haley to resign as Illinois NAACP president.
A new state police online form promises to "streamline the process" of reporting suspected corruption.
Two top operations officials and a legislative liaison resigned from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency under "unique circumstances."
The law is designed to ensure the internet's youngest stars get paid.
Following the passage of the fiscal year 2024 budget in the Illinois House, State Rep. Wayne Rosenthal issued the following response.
Today, the IL House honored the first responders who jumped into action to save lives during the unprecedented dust storm that struck I-55.
Speaking at a press conference this week, Rosenthal thanked the first responders who quickly jumped into action to save lives on I-55.
Following the announcement of the verdict in the “ComEd Four” trial, State Rep. Wayne Rosenthal issued the following response:
HJR 4 designates the IL Route 54 Bridge crossing the Sangamon River near Riverton as the “PFC Daniel Lee Kick Memorial Bridge.”
This week, the IL House passed legislation filed by State Rep. Wayne Rosenthal to improve opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses.
Rosenthal is the chief co-sponsor of the legislation to combat the deadly fentanyl epidemic.
Following today’s joint State of the State and Budget Address by Governor Pritzker, State Rep. Wayne Rosenthal issued the following response
Here are the 383 names added to the Illinois Secretary of State's ever-growing list of rejected vanity and personalized license plates.
The ruling maintains consistent pretrial procedures in Illinois while the justices hear an expedited appeal.
The 308-page amendment to the bill ending cash bail changes how pretrial hearings will be conducted next year, widening the "detention net."
Democratic incumbent Michael Frerichs handily defeated challenger Rep. Thomas Demmer, a Republican, with 2,009,698 votes.