Mary Norkol

The suit alleged the use of license plate readers was a violation of the Fourth and 14th amendments.

While other factors are also at play since the ruling, the number of Hispanic medical students from Illinois plummeted by 42.6% between the 2023-24 school year and this year, data shows. The number of Black students decreased by 6.5%, and mixed race students decreased by 8.3%.

Gov. JB Pritzker and other state leaders announced the system Wednesday, which had a soft launch in April.

Under a new law that took effect earlier this year, residents in possession of assault weapons are required to submit an endorsement affidavit by Jan. 1, 2024.