Shannon Heffernan

The little known law allows people to be punished for the acts of another. Victims of intimate partner violence are particularly vulnerable for prosecution.

Experts say the doomsday scenarios surrounding the controversial criminal justice reform aren’t likely to materialize. But big changes are coming.

Mold, leaky roofs, sewage backups, unsafe drinking water and raccoon infestations are at the top of the list. Next up: dire staffing shortages and an aging population.

As the Wexford Health Sources contract expires, experts worry the state is likely to continue paying big dollars for poor care.

In 2016, a man incarcerated at an Illinois prison signed a living will, stating he was of sound mind and did not want certain medical interventions to extend his life. But there was a problem. When he signed the do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, he had a diagnosis of dementia and his signature was disorganized and illegible.

The future of cash bail in Illinois is in the hands of the state’s Supreme Court.

Illinois Department of Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys is stepping down after nearly four years heading up the state’s prison system. Department of Corrections Chief of Staff Latoya Hughes will serve as the acting director while the state searches for a permanent replacement.

The winner will have a lot of discretion responding to a legal landscape being dramatically changed by a conservative U.S. Supreme Court.