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Fleeing a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois, and police chiefs want to change that
CHICAGO (WBBM) -- The punishment for taking off during a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois—and law enforcement leaders are looking to fight back against such offenses, which amount to an ongoing problem. Police chiefs across Chicagoland say they need stricter laws, saying more and more drivers...
Delays continue to plague Illinois agency responsible for issuing professional licenses
(The Center Square) – Problems persist at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation where the timely issuance of professional licenses continues to be an issue. The agency had until March 7 to enter into a contract with a technology vendor to build a new computer software system in an effort to speed up the issuance of professional licenses. IDFPR administers licenses for over 100 different professions including nurses,...
Central Illinois woman gets state award for volunteer service
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Central Illinois woman is being recognized by the state for serving her community. Sarah Rochnowski has been volunteering in the area for over half of a decade. Now, she has won the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Rochnowski said she never thought about getting recognized when she set out to give […]
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