Illinois Senate wants to add Scott’s Law question to Illinois driver’s test
New drivers in Illinois could soon see a question about Scott’s Law on their driver’s test. Illinois News Network
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Illinois Attorney General wants Supreme Court to reconsider cop’s murder sentence
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is being careful in his request to revisit the sentence of former cop Jason Van Dyke. Illinois News Network
Pritzker criminal justice initiative to focus on equity
The governor announced a new state initiative Monday focused on bringing ideas to change the state’s criminal justice system to a single place. Illinois News Network
Lawmakers promote recreational marijuana plan at town hall
Two lawmakers crafting a bill to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Illinois are promoting their plan at town hall events around the state. Illinois News Network
Illinois Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Chicago food truck case
The Illinois Supreme Court will decide if Chicago’s food truck regulations, which require GPS tracking and prohibit parking near brick-and-mortar restaurants, are constitutional. Illinois News Network
Lawmaker backs bill to give those who make harassment accusations rights in Springfield
Those who accuse a lawmaker of wrongdoing have few rights in Springfield, but a new bill would change that, giving accusers insight into what has been an opaque process. Illinois News Network
Lawmakers get failing grade from racial justice group for ‘misguided’ policies
Lawmakers in Illinois are barely getting a passing grade from the Center for Racial and Gender Equity, but one lawmaker dismisses the criticism as misguided. Illinois News Network
Family thanks Rauner for clearing wrongfully convicted man
The family of a man cleared of a stabbing in Mount Vernon in 1981 is thanking former Governor Bruce Rauner for finally clearing his name. Illinois News Network
Citing Janus decision, Illinois health care workers to ask for new hearing on forced dues refunds
Home health-care workers in Illinois seeking reimbursement of union dues taken from them in recent years without their permission are asking a court to reconsider their case, opening up the union to potentially tens of millions of dollars in refunds. Illinois News Network
Feds charge Alderman Burke with attempted extortion
Chicago Alderman Edward Burke has been charged with attempted extortion for allegedly using his position of power to unlawfully solicit business for his private law firm, according to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court. Illinois News Network