Crime & Courts

The Illinois Republican Party claims that the SAFE-T Act has led to increased crime rates across Illinois communities and schools.

Awake Illinois has appointed retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel as its law enforcement fellow.

A recent audit by Truth in Accounting highlights significant compliance issues within Illinois’ federal programs, potentially endangering taxpayer money.

Internal documents reveal that Illinois State Police officers must undergo mandatory DEI training covering LGBTQ topics or risk termination.

The Illinois Office of Executive Inspector General concluded investigations into PPP loan fraud among state employees.

The Illinois House GOP criticizes a new Chicago transit bailout for not addressing rising crime rates on public transportation systems.

Illinois State Representative Dennis Tipsword raises concerns about the extensive nature of the SAFE-T Act.

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has expressed opposition to a state law permitting certain noncitizens to serve as police officers.

Dan Proft, host of “Chicago’s Morning Answer,” asserts that crime is not decreasing in Chicago and chaos is on the rise.

Libs of TikTok has reported that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent a letter to Illinois’ attorney general, urging the state to comply with over 4,000 immigration detainers.

The Illinois House Republican Caucus (IL House GOP) has publicly condemned a violent incident involving a legislative staffer, expressing relief that no injuries were sustained.

Libs of TikTok, a popular account on X (formerly Twitter), announced that a Chicago woman, identified as Bethany MaGee, was doused in gasoline and set on fire by a repeat…

Dan Proft, host of “Chicago’s Morning Answer,” expressed concerns over Chicago leaders dismissing federal law enforcement despite public safety issues and questioned the role of activists in locating missing children.

Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, expressed concerns on the social media platform X about current progressive identity politics, which she believes compromise the safety of women and children.

Jeanne Ives, Founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has criticized Illinois and Chicago leaders for their perceived failure to protect residents following the deaths of a Hispanic father and son who were…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has highlighted a fatal hit-and-run incident in Illinois involving an undocumented immigrant, using it to discuss Chicago and Illinois policies that limit local cooperation…

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that reports of Mexican cartels offering bounties to target U.S. law enforcement in Chicago bolster the argument for stricter border…

Dan Proft, host of “Chicago’s Morning Answer,” said that Illinois’ Democratic leaders oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations aimed at removing violent offenders from Chicago streets.

Don Tracy, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, has said that Democratic policies in Chicago and Springfield have facilitated the flow of illegal weapons and contraband.

Dan Proft, host of “Chicago’s Morning Answer,” said on X that Mayor Brandon Johnson’s comments on law enforcement should be considered in discussions about Chicago’s violent crime.

The Illinois House GOP announced on X that corrections officials have not calculated recidivism rates since 2022 due to a programming issue, highlighting ongoing state agency mismanagement under Governor JB…

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that polling indicates crime and public safety are significant concerns across various demographics, positioning law-and-order as a potentially successful political…

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for Governor of Illinois, said that Chicago has recorded the highest total murders in the U.S. for 13 consecutive years.

Attorneys from Alston & Bird have raised concerns regarding Illinois’ new toxic tort law, S.B. 328, which they say expands the ability of courts to hear lawsuits against out-of-state companies.