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In the last 2 hours

Defense closing arguments begin in Mike Madigan federal corruption trial Courthouse News00:49

Lake Geneva man accused in fatal shooting of 8-year-old said he ‘did something stupid:' Court… NBC Chicago00:13

Earlier today

Dentons' Ben Weinberg On Making An Impact With Pro Bono Law36000:07

Wiretaps key to Michael Madigan corruption trial The Real Deal00:04

In the last 4 hours

Bobby Crimo Writes To Judge Asking Permission To Phone A Friend Patch23:11 24-Jan-25

Chicago man charged in connection with deadly hit-and-run WEEK-TV22:29 24-Jan-25

In the last 6 hours

Madigan defense begins closing arguments in corruption trial ABC7 / WLS-TV21:10 24-Jan-25

Illinois Supreme Court Considers Legality of Law Banning ‘Venue Shopping’ in Constitutional Challenges WTTW20:34 24-Jan-25

In the last 8 hours

Prosecutors allege ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan headed illegal enterprise aimed at ‘power and… Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois19:57 24-Jan-25

Pedestrian Killed In Ukrainian Village Hit-And-Run Block Club Chicago19:26 24-Jan-25

Man arrested in Panola County for fleeing from law enforcement in stolen Audi KLTV ABC 7, Texas19:13 24-Jan-25

Feds wrap argument against Madigan: 'The corrupt way was the way it was' Chicago Sun-Times18:54 24-Jan-25

Latest crime stats good news for Decatur Decatur Herald & Review, Illinois18:46 24-Jan-25

Baby dies after being delivered prematurely when mother fatally shot in Portage Park Chicago Sun-Times18:45 24-Jan-25

Ukrainian Village hit-and-run leaves pedestrian, 66, dead Chicago Sun-Times18:26 24-Jan-25

Yesterday

Sterling man charged in Illinois State Police narcotics investigation KWQC18:03 24-Jan-25

Naughty Priest Who Visited Joliet Church Charged With Crime: Complaint Patch17:57 24-Jan-25

Quick Tip: How to avoid rewards scams ABC7 / WLS-TV16:35 24-Jan-25

Toddler placed in sub-freezing alley, trash can as 'form of punishment,' Homewood day care worker charged Chicago Sun-Times15:19 24-Jan-25

Prosecutor says Madigan should’ve heeded ‘wrong way’ signs but instead pursued profit Capitol News Illinois15:09 24-Jan-25

Wrong-way driver dead after colliding with semi on I-80 in Minooka Chicago Sun-Times12:46 24-Jan-25

Man in SUV fatally shot in Austin Chicago Sun-Times12:46 24-Jan-25

Woman arrested on arson charges in connection with 2 fires in Zeigler, Ill. KFVS1212:32 24-Jan-25

North Lawndale shooting leaves motorist dead Chicago Sun-Times12:26 24-Jan-25

Supreme Court allows small business registration rule to take effect, aimed at money laundering Chicago Sun-Times11:38 24-Jan-25

Research contradicts public-safety rationale for Trump’s crackdown on immigrants and sanctuary cities WBEZ Chicago11:05 24-Jan-25

Chicago’s crypto ATMs are magnets for drug-dealing and scams on older adults WBEZ Chicago11:05 24-Jan-25

Man, 19, fatally shot in West Garfield Park Chicago Sun-Times04:21 24-Jan-25

4 teens charged after allegedly shooting, killing coyote in Chicago NBC Chicago01:40 24-Jan-25

Car thefts ‘number one threat to public safety’ Moline Police officials say KWQC01:16 24-Jan-25

Mayor Johnson ‘not intimidated’ after Trump threatens to investigate local leaders in sanctuary cities Chicago Sun-Times01:09 24-Jan-25

'Hickory Street Killer' faces new charges after man found dead in cell ABC7 / WLS-TV00:38 24-Jan-25

Mayor Brandon Johnson is ‘not intimidated’ after Trump threatens to investigate local leaders in sanctuary cities WBEZ Chicago00:33 24-Jan-25

International group of home repair scammers target Illinois homeowners NBC Chicago00:19 24-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

East Chicago man found not guilty in 2021 double homicide Northwest Indiana Times, Indiana23:29 23-Jan-25

Reckless Driving, DUI With Kid In The Car Leads To Woman's Arrest: PPD Patch23:28 23-Jan-25

Person wounded in police shooting during SWAT response in Mount Greenwood Chicago Sun-Times23:26 23-Jan-25

Feds in Madigan trial continue to lay out ‘corrupt exchange’ between ex-speaker and ComEd Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois23:16 23-Jan-25

Closing arguments continue in former Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial CBS Chicago23:01 23-Jan-25

Thieves pry open freight train shipping containers in Oak Park CBS Chicago23:01 23-Jan-25

Class at Malcolm X College teaches victim advocates how to respond to shootings CBS Chicago22:31 23-Jan-25

Officer-involved shooting prompts heavy police presence on Chicago's South Side FOX 32 Chicago22:22 23-Jan-25

Chicago Launches ‘Know Your Rights’ Ad Campaign on CTA System as Communities Brace for Potential ICE Raids WTTW20:57 23-Jan-25

Cook County courthouse closed following 'possible threat' Chicago Sun-Times20:55 23-Jan-25

Wauconda man charged in 2024 hit-and-run in Bucktown CBS Chicago20:49 23-Jan-25

Madigan was involved in bogus AT&T contract 'from Step One,' prosecutor tells jury in racketeering trial Chicago Sun-Times19:30 23-Jan-25

‘This Was a Bogus Arrangement’: Closing Arguments Continue in Madigan Corruption Trial WTTW19:26 23-Jan-25

Judge Temporarily Blocks Donald Trump’s Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship After Illinois, Other States File … WTTW19:26 23-Jan-25

Lake County state's attorney asks judge to toss conviction of man serving 80 years for gruesome killing Chicago Sun-Times18:37 23-Jan-25

Former southeastern Illinois police chief faces federal charges Capitol News Illinois17:58 23-Jan-25

UPDATE: Danville PD issues correction on arrest, says suspect is not a convicted felon News-Gazette, Illinois17:48 23-Jan-25

Arrest warrants issued for 2 Illinois men accused of stealing vases from gravestones FOX 32 Chicago17:16 23-Jan-25

Trial begins for Illinois man accused of driving 300 miles to kill Saginaw County ex Bay City Times, Michigan17:08 23-Jan-25

Stewart Rhodes, Founder of the Oath Keepers, Visits Capitol Hill After Trump Clemency WTTW17:07 23-Jan-25

Better Business Bureau warn of 4 common scams ahead of tax season CBS Chicago17:06 23-Jan-25

Woman Vanished on a Hike with Mom and Was Later Found Slain in Woods. 4 Years Later, Suspect Is Arrested People16:54 23-Jan-25

Chicago man guilty of money laundering for drug traffickers learns sentence FOX 32 Chicago16:46 23-Jan-25

Arrest warrants issued for 2 men for stealing vases from gravestones in McHenry County CBS Chicago16:36 23-Jan-25

ISP: Guns stolen from firearms dealers drops nearly 80% KFVS1216:33 23-Jan-25

Man due in court on gun charge in death of pregnant woman in Portage Park CBS Chicago16:05 23-Jan-25

Chicago police: 16-year-old boy carjacked man at gunpoint on South Side FOX 32 Chicago16:05 23-Jan-25

Money Launderer for Chicago-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Prison U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)15:58 23-Jan-25

In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’ Capitol News Illinois15:35 23-Jan-25

Chicago cop who wore extremist mask to racial justice protest faces reprimand after yearslong probe WBEZ Chicago15:03 23-Jan-25

Old Town stabbing leaves man critically wounded Chicago Sun-Times14:59 23-Jan-25

Teen accused of killing NC Walmart customer arrested nearly 900 miles away, cops say The Charlotte Observer14:39 23-Jan-25

4 Northwest Side businesses burglarized overnight Chicago Sun-Times14:13 23-Jan-25

Teenager arrested in Chicago a month after woman killed at North Carolina Walmart WBTV13:57 23-Jan-25

Two accused in fatal shooting on 4th of July in Englewood Chicago Sun-Times13:53 23-Jan-25

Closing arguments begin in historic racketeering trial: ‘Madigan abused the tremendous power he wielded’ WBEZ Chicago13:52 23-Jan-25

2 men charged in 2024 shooting death of 34-year-old in West Englewood CBS Chicago12:42 23-Jan-25

Closing arguments conitnue in Madigan corruption trial ABC7 / WLS-TV12:36 23-Jan-25

Chicago men charged in July 4th murder in Englewood FOX 32 Chicago12:12 23-Jan-25

Burglars hit multiple NW Side businesses within minutes, police say ABC7 / WLS-TV11:45 23-Jan-25

Burglars target newly opened bakery on South Side: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV11:15 23-Jan-25

C-U crime report, Jan. 15-22, 2025 News-Gazette, Illinois10:30 23-Jan-25

Wauconda man charged in Bucktown hit-and-run that seriously injured woman Chicago Sun-Times03:42 23-Jan-25

As used car scams rise across Illinois, here’s what car buyers should look for WEEK-TV02:57 23-Jan-25

Update: Car, dogs stolen from Crown Point found in Illinois Northwest Indiana Times, Indiana02:57 23-Jan-25

Closing arguments begin in Mike Madigan federal corruption trial Courthouse News01:48 23-Jan-25

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Latest news on Illinois crime, providing comprehensive coverage of criminal activities, law enforcement updates, safety alerts, and police reports across the Prairie State.

Illinois, home to nearly 13 million residents, faces diverse criminal justice challenges across its urban and rural landscapes. Chicago, the state's largest city, alongside metropolitan areas like Springfield, Rockford, and Peoria, each contends with distinct public safety concerns, while the Illinois State Police oversees statewide law enforcement efforts.

Current law enforcement initiatives focus on addressing violent crime, drug trafficking, and cybercrime across the state. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) works alongside local police departments to implement data-driven strategies and community policing programmes. Recent developments include enhanced surveillance technology deployment and inter-agency cooperation to combat organised crime networks.

Community engagement plays a crucial role in Illinois's crime prevention efforts. Neighbourhood watch programmes, youth outreach initiatives, and police-community partnerships have shown promising results in various districts. Success stories include Chicago's violence interruption programmes and Peoria's community policing initiatives, which have helped build trust between residents and law enforcement.

The state's approach to criminal justice has evolved significantly since the establishment of the Illinois State Police in 1922. Historic reforms include the 2021 SAFE-T Act, which brought substantial changes to policing practices, pretrial detention, and bail procedures. This legislation represents one of the most comprehensive criminal justice reform efforts in Illinois history, building upon decades of evolving law enforcement strategies.

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