Called the Keeping Sex Workers Safe Act, the proposal aims to bring the industry out of the shadows and protect those involved in work that can be incredibly dangerous. It would also provide sex ...

Advocates pushing to repeal Illinois’ so-called “truth-in-sentencing” law are urging patience as they navigate competing ...

Alex Wong/Getty Share Illinois is at risk of losing ... and families but also every community in the state. Recent budget and staff reduction proposals from the Trump administration would gut ...

Four mayors defended the sanctuary policies of their cities at a House hearing Wednesday amid a Trump administration ...

The number of Latin American immigrants in Illinois ... State Governments Justice Center. Possible ways to improve this include reducing detective caseloads and quickening the turnaround at state ...

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow issued a press release Tuesday threatening to withhold offers of diversion ...

Millions goes to clearing DNA backlogs, nurses trained to offer services to sex assault victims, and hate crime initiatives.

WNIJ has interviewed the candidates for DeKalb Mayor and is presenting profiles of each. Candidates are listed in ...

To make matters worse, the stalled economic picture comes as federal dollars are vanishing with Elon Musk’s focus on massive ...

Research shows that imposing longer sentences harms inmates and society. There are less expensive − and more effective − ways to hold people accountable and help them prepare for life after prison.