DUI checkpoints in Chicago are currently legal and active. Also known as roadblocks or mobile checkpoints, these designated stops allow police officers to protect the public from potentially inebriated drivers. Police can randomly stop and question vehicle occupants passing through a checkpoint, and conduct sobriety…
In recent months, the Illinois State Police crime lab has been experiencing a significant delay in processing evidence collected in rape and murder crimes. The combination of limited resources and increasing test submissions has led to a backlog of nearly 3,100 cases. These tests include…
According to a recent study by the Mayo Clinic, med students may be at greater risk for alcohol abuse. Due to the high stress and burnout rate associated with medical school, students often turn to alcohol for relief. In fact, almost a third of medical…
Illinois State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Mount Vernon) has proposed a new law that would make it illegal to film a fight and share it on an Internet platform such as YouTube or Facebook. Targeted at students who film and post videos of fights on social…
Few things are as stressful as getting charged with a crime. From the humiliation of getting arrested, to the inconvenience of court appearances, to the prospect of jail time and fines, facing the criminal justice system can turn your life upside down. If you get…
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