The city of Chicago saw a historic drop in homicides in the first half of the year, a trend that has largely been mirrored nationwide. For a deeper look at the state of violent crime in the U.S., ...

An unpaid ticket, a call to 911 or a friend’s bad decision can trigger eviction in some Illinois towns. Dozens of cities across Illinois implement so-called “crime-free housing” laws to evict renters ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On January 1st, 2025, new laws passed in the Illinois statehouse and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker will take effect. Here are some of the notable laws going into effect: ...

In some Illinois cities, shoplifting, calling 911 too many times or even being a victim of a crime can get you kicked out of your home. By Sidnee King Pineda Photographs by Jamie Kelter Davis Sidnee ...