Read the ruling: Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of marijuana no longer enough for police to search vehicle
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled 6-0 that without other suspicious circumstances, such as a driver failing to stop for some ...
Police employment history is usually a public record. In Alabama, it’s a state secret.
In Alabama, almost all police records are secret — and have become increasingly so in recent years. “The way the legislature ...
Ill. Supreme Court: Burnt Cannabis Smell Not Enough for Police Vehicle Search
The Illinois Supreme Court's ruling stems from a vehicle search during a 2020 traffic stop that was prompted by a strong ...
Chicago mayor says migrants not a priority over safety
The mayor of Chicago is defending his spending choices as the city faces a budget deficit of nearly $1 billion in 2025.
Ex- Gary cop arrested, accused of enticing minor to record pornography during summer program
Former Gary PD Officer James Bond is accused of forcing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct on camera.
Schneider man charged with threatening woman with gun
A Schneider man is facing felony charges after threatening a woman with a shotgun last year. Gary Heldt, 66, was charged Tuesday with intimidation, pointing a firearm, and misdemeanor unlawful ...