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Crime

Illinois Expands Use of Police Surveillance Drones

Andrew Adams | Capitol News Illinois - June 20, 2023

The law also allows police to use drones when responding to 911 calls to find victims, to assist with health or safety needs or to coordinate emergency personnel. #drones

Community

Measure Would Require Schools to Notify Parents of Bullying Incidents Within 24 Hours

Nika Schoonover | Capitol News Illinois - April 30, 2023

Opponents raised concerns that a 24-hour notification policy creates an unnecessary burden for school administrators. #bullying

Community

ACLU says Journalists and Citizens Should Not be Barred from Public Meetings

Ernst Lamothe - February 15, 2022

“Everyone should have the right to attend a public meeting,” said Rebecca Glenberg, ACLU Illinois attorney. #ACLU

Politics

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Further Protect Reproductive Rights

Silence DoGood - December 18, 2021

The Parental Notification Act of 1995 required doctors to notify a pregnant minor's parent within 48 hours prior to an abortion procedure. #abortion

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