A new state law will help sexual assault survivors when they first interact with police.

The law allows school districts to provide an extended motel stay for students and their parents, guardians or the person who enrolled them in school.

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law to require the tracking of firefighter deaths.

Sponsors say people have been concerned about schools near railroads and ensuring students know the protocols in place to keep them safe.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to improve public safety by increasing fines for people driving around school buses using an extended stop arm.

The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission unanimously voted Thursday to release a report detailing sexual harassment allegations made against former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield).

The Canadian manufacturer plans to support the needs of companies working at or collaborating with the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on the south side of Chicago. 

A new state law will help improve communication between police officers and drivers with autism.

The Bailey campaign told WAND News the recent indictment of Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) is the perfect example of corruption between lawmakers and non-governmental organizations.

Illinois House Republicans are calling for a special investigating committee to examine misconduct of Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) following news of a federal indictment for wire fraud and other charges. House GOP leaders said Ammons is facing serious allegations involving taxpayer dollars and public trust.