The movement to protect black citizens from police brutality has been notable. While African-Americans have long protested against instances of police brutality, it hasn't been until the rise in smartphones and videos posted online to Youtube and Facebook that other...
Civil Rights
Wanted: Police for the police
Poll shows public wants independent investigations of police shootings The spotlight will continue to shine on police misconduct in 2017. That is reflected in a recent Cato Institute poll that shows nearly 80 percent of the American public is in favor of having a...
HB3202 – HA#1 – VEH CD-DUI ARREST AUDIO/VIDEO
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires all law enforcement patrol vehicles to be equipped with video recording equipment by July 1, 2014. This equipment must be capable of recording at least 10 hours of video footage and recording sound with the use of a wireless...
Check Your Taxi Receipts
If you have used a taxi in Chicago lately, and paid by credit card, please check your receipt. If your receipt displays 6 digits of your credit card number then it contains more of the credit card info than is allowed by law. The law requires that it be limited to 5...