Illinois State Police Find 2,800 Violations in 3-Day Sweep

Central Illinois Sweep Results in 56 Criminal Charges

Central Illinois Sweep Results in 56 Criminal Charges

Lafayette Parish Correctional Arrest Report July 6 - July 10

Lafayette Parish Correctional Arrest Report July 6 - July 10

New Illinois laws take effect Wednesday including gas tax freeze and changes for driving tests and tuition

CHICAGO — More than a dozen new laws take effect in Illinois on Wednesday, touching everything from transportation and education to prisons and liquor licenses. Chief among them is the state’s new 55.9 billion spending plan, which covers the...

Illinois Passes Scroll Tolls and Click Taxes

By Asher Rose, Debbie Jennings, Andrew Wilford.

Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap”

In Illinois, more than 3.3 million people live with an arrest or a conviction on their record. A legal justice record of any kind can prevent an individual from accessing housing, employment and services—barriers collectively termed the “second chance gap.” The consequences are lost opportunities and 4.7 billion in lost earnings across the state, according [] The post Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap” appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

New Indiana Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026

New Indiana Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026

Major crime operation in Gauteng results in 107 arrests and recovery of stolen vehicles

Major crime operation in Gauteng results in 107 arrests and recovery of stolen vehicles

Midtown high-rise's safety record under scrutiny after buckling columns discovered

Midtown high-rise's safety record under scrutiny after buckling columns discovered

Gov. Pritzker puts signature on Senate Bill 315, one of toughest AI laws in country – WGNTV (Chicago)

If a company breaks the rules, the attorney general can fine them up to 1 million for a first offense and up to 3 million for repeat violations. However, people still cannot sue under the new law. The law also makes this the state’s call only, so Chicago or any other Illinois city cannot pass its own separate AI safety rules.

Malaysia Seizes Over 75,000 Crypto Mining Rigs in Power-Theft Crackdown

More than 3,000 raids since 2022 have led to 629 arrests, as authorities target miners siphoning electricity from the national grid.

Illinois Cops To Crack Down On Buzzed Drivers 4th Of July Weekend

Illinois Cops To Crack Down On Buzzed Drivers 4th Of July Weekend

Chico shooting update: Massive police presence at Butte County Library on Sherman Avenue; chilling photos emerge

Massive law enforcement activity was seen at Sherman Avenue/Third Avenue in Chico, California on Monday amid reports of a shooting at the Butte County Library.

Inside The Texas Crackdown That Just Leveled 5 Drug Ring Operations

A major federal enforcement sweep in North and East Texas has taken five drug traffickers off the streets, landing them a combined 903 months in federal prison. The sentences, handed down throughout June 2026, mark the latest wave of convictions under the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF). This multi-agency initiative was created under Executive Order [] Inside The Texas Crackdown That Just Leveled 5 Drug Ring Operations

[Photo] 🚨 In a 2-1 vote, the Seventh Circuit upheld Illinois's ban on AR-15-style rifles [...]

In a 2-1 vote, the Seventh Circuit upheld Illinois's ban on AR-15-style rifles and large-capacity magazines, reversing a federal judge who had struck down the state's Protect Illinois Communities Act after trial.https://x.com/scotus_wire/status/2075311662526005714?s=46

Illinois Is Getting Battered by Freak Tornadoes

Illinois has already withstood more tornadoes in 2026 than any other state, for an entire decade. The post Illinois Is Getting Battered by Freak Tornadoes appeared first on Futurism.

Sweepstakes Casinos Desert Indiana and Iowa as July 1 Bans Close In

Indiana's sweepstakes casino ban takes effect July 1, and operators are already leaving. McLuck, High 5 Casino, Baba Casino, and others have announced exits from Indiana and Iowa this week, marking the first enforcement test of a multi-state crackdown on the 11 billion social casino sector.

‘No Indian govt official was involved in Nijjar killing’: US FBI, Canada launch major crackdown on Goldy Brar, Lawrence Bishnoi gangs

Law enforcement authorities in the United States, Canada and Europe have launched a major crackdown on organised criminal gangs operating in their respective regions.

Illinois Governor Pritzker signs 62 new laws, many not in effect until 2027

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a series of bills into law on Friday and over the weekend, with the 62 new laws set to take effect over the next year. Of the laws signed, dozens already have or will take effect this week. ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION REGULATION House Bill 5070 prevents the state’s Pollution Control []...Click to read more

Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa July 7-13, 2026

A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from July 7-13, 2026. The post Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa July 7-13, 2026 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban. Here's What They Said.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban. Here's What They Said.

Fines, administrative penalties proposed for drinking and driving in Saskatchewan

Administrative penalties, such as immediate licence suspensions, will be an option for police as opposed to laying criminal charges when a driver's BAC is above 0.08.

Tollway pushes largest toll tax hike on drivers in Illinois history


The tollway authority will vote on raising passenger tolls by 45 cents. The post Tollway pushes largest toll tax hike on drivers in Illinois history appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Streaming services’ obnoxiously loud ads become illegal on July 1 in California

Illinois passed a similar law, giving services more incentive to make ads less booming.

Illinois Gov Pritzker defends plan to raise highway toll rates

Pritzker said there has been a lot of inflation since tolls were last raised for passenger vehicles in 2012. Commercial tolls have risen in Illinois every year since 2021.

Judge blocks Virginia assault weapons ban days before it takes effect

A Virginia judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction barring state police from enforcing an “assault weapons” ban days before it was supposed to take effect. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed sweeping gun control legislation in April that banned semiautomatic center-fire rifles or pistols that can hold more than 20 rounds, which quickly drew criticism []

Police Probing Two Monday Robberies

Police Probing Two Monday Robberies

Illinois EPA Declares Air Pollution Action Day for Chicago Metro Area Affecting 9.4 Million Residents in Eight Counties

Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day for Chicago's 8-county metro area, affecting 9.4 million residents. Ground-level ozone at Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.

Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations

Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct.

Rights group warns of ramped up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent

Rights group warns of ramped up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent

‘I’m Not in Your Way’: Video of ICE Arrest in Illinois Sparks Debate Over Recording Law Enforcement

An ICE arrest in St. Charles, Illinois, is drawing attention online after a video captured a tense exchange between officers and people recording the scene. Recently in St. Charles, Illinois a city just outside of Chicago, things became heated in a video posted to X during an arrest carried out by ICE officers. As a Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘I’m Not in Your Way’: Video of ICE Arrest in Illinois Sparks Debate Over Recording Law Enforcement appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Anterix: Uptrend Frequency Was Justifiable, But Recent Pricing And Overbuying Warrant Caution

Anterix: Uptrend Frequency Was Justifiable, But Recent Pricing And Overbuying Warrant Caution

UK poised to act over Iran sanction breaches

Enforcement agency expects increase in maximum fines in the coming months