SPRINGFIELD – Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers. The measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday came in response to the ...

Several new public safety laws will take effect Jan. 1. One new law requires gun owners to store their firearms in a locked and secure location when children are present or face big fines. A law ...

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Police departments nationwide continue to face increased scrutiny related to hiring practices ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CNI) - Gun owners in Illinois must take new steps in 2026 to secure their firearms in their homes, particularly when children are present. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 8, ...