A conversation with Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, who says he’s working to improve diversity at the agency and expand capacity. But that comes after years of criticism over a huge backlog in DNA evidence and the slow processing of firearm licenses.
Headlines from around the state of Illinois for Friday January 3, 2020. Today's headlines come from NPR Illinois, WCBU, and the Associated Press.
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could determine whether a person convicted of battery can still own a gum.
In the wake of two high profile mass shootings this month, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office is making gun violence prosecutions a priority. A leader of the Illinois House, meanwhile, said new gun legislation will be on the table during the next legislative session.
Friday is the last day of the Illinois General Assembly’s scheduled spring legislative session, and lawmakers still have a long list of things to do.
