The freighter went down in Lake Superior Nov. 10, 1975.

The bill would require law enforcement agencies to automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months.

Ruling follows hours of testimony from former detainees who couldn’t speak to lawyers

IDOC says program is intended to reduce drugs, contraband from entering prisons

Bill narrowly passes Senate amid opposition from religious groups, diversity rights advocates and medical associations

Two dozen bills passed during the recently ended fall veto session

Former detainees grow emotional while judge weighs temporary restraining order

State level changes are in response to revenue-reducing federal tax policies

Gubernatorial, congressional contests draw big fields for the March primaries

Measure calls for enhanced benefits, but at a significant cost for both state and local governments

The Illinois House rejected a bill that would have given the state Department of Insurance authority to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates.

Though instances of ICE detentions in Illinois have been centered on Chicago since President Donald Trump began “Operation Midway Blitz” in September, Gov. JB Pritzker said this week there has been an uptick recently in ICE activity in central and southern Illinois.