What you need to know about marijuana legalization in Illinois
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Illinoisans can legally possess 30 grams, or about an ounce, of cannabis flower. The legal limit for cannabis concentrate is 5 grams. And the limit for cannabis-infused products, such as edibles ...
How to use Illinois’ new permanent vote-by-mail system
WEBAug 10, 2022 · There are three ways you can request a vote-by-mail application and return it to your local election authority. First, complete an application to vote by mail online if your local election ...
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Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
WEBNov 18, 2022 · Here is a summary of some of the changes to the law beyond cashless bail: Police reforms. The SAFE-T Act implements several reforms to how policing is done in the state and how police officers are ...
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
WEBOct 29, 2020 · Answer: Yes. Simply bring in your mail-in ballot to your polling place and exchange it for an in-person ballot. Question: I’m not sure if I’m registered. Can I still vote? Answer: Eligible ...
2019-2020 Illinois corruption tracker | Illinois Policy
WEBSep 8, 2020 · Charged in October 2020 as part of the federal bribery case filed in 2019 against former state Rep. Luis Arroyo. Indictment alleges Arroyo offered to have Weiss pay Illinois state Sen. Terry Link ...
Editorial: Data can build understanding, help solve Chicago’s crime …
WEBMar 27, 2024 · There has been an 18% increase in violent crimes and a 33.7% decline in the number of arrests since 2013. This means the share of violent crimes resulting in an arrest has nearly halved, dropping ...
How do I vote early in Illinois?
WEBSep 21, 2020 · Voting early is a good way to cast your vote in person yet avoid crowds and make sure your voice is heard by Nov. 3. Who can vote early in Illinois? You must: Be a citizen of the United States. Be ...
What you need to know about REAL ID in Illinois
WEBJan 27, 2020 · The REAL ID is a driver’s license or state ID that is compliant with the REAL ID Act Congress passed in 2005 at the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. All states are required to offer IDs ...
Illinois red-light cameras have collected more than $1B from …
WEBIllinois local governments generated more than $1 billion in red-light camera revenue from 2008 to 2018, according to new analysis by the Illinois Policy Institute. Each red-light camera ticket in ...