In Illinois it’s illegal to record a police officer acting in the line of duty even though they can record you. According to Adam Schwartz with the American Civil Liberties Union, “It’s an unfair and destructive double standard.” In an effort to prove that the ACLU filed suit in federal court to challenge that law.

The Illinois Eavesdropping Act makes it a crime to record any conversation without consent from everyone present. The ACLU states the act violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and that people should be able to record (especially police) while acting in the line of duty. read more

The media is a powerful force and when Chicago media outlets pair with a few high profile cases and a troubled economy, the result is more and more Chicago residents being scared to leave their homes. This article from the Chicago Tribune paints a picture of a city living in fear and a perceived jump in crimes when crime is actually down. read more

The bill to reform sexting laws in Illinois has passed the state legislature by a vote of 52-0. It now moves to Governor Pat Quinn’s desk to be signed into law. The governor’s spokesperson has said that he wants to review the bill before committing to signing it. read more

A bill to reform felony criminal sex offense laws for teens accused of “sexting” has passed the Illinois Senate. read more

340 Chicago patrol cars have been outfitted with surveillance cameras. Not all of the officers are turning theirs on, however, raising questions on what they may be hiding. According to the Chicago Sun Times the new cameras will be getting adjusted so they are no longer an option. read more

A West side Chicago church went up in flames this past week and a member of the church is accused of starting the blaze. Sixty-one year old James Deichman is charged with arson and is being held on $1 million bond. read more

Protection orders are considered a crucial tool in the management of domestic violence and in the protection of victims. Illinois doesn’t have the best track record on serving them, and without service, they are worthless. read more

Chicago’s citywide handgun ban is the strictest in the nation but that law stands to be struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court this term. read more

A repeat offender was wheeled into the courtroom this week. She claimed to be partially deaf and wore a neck brace. The court, however, had little sympathy. read more

A Bradley man has gone to war against Orland Park after being scanned at the mall, and issued a ticket for an expired license plate sticker. read more