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 ...

PITTSBURGH — 11 Investigates has learned that contract employees in the city of Pittsburgh are required to have specific background checks and clearances before conducting work in a police station.

Data from state police suggests fewer Oregonians seeking background checks, but the complexity of cases flagged for a potential criminal record has stirred debate Advocates for gun owners and the ...

Sonya Massey’s mother, Donna, and daughter, Summer, embrace after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Tuesday honoring their mother and requiring stricter police background checks. Sonya Massey was ...