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Illinois enacts wide-ranging public safety and gun laws set to take effect in 2026
Illinois will see a significant expansion of public safety and criminal justice reforms in 2026, as hundreds of new laws approved by the General Assembly take effect across the state. Among the most consequential measures are new requirements for firearm storage, expanded protections for crime victims, and updated procedures for law enforcement reporting and investigations. Lawmakers said the package of legislation reflects growing concerns about gun safety, violent crime, and gaps in service
Illinois enacts wide-ranging public safety and gun laws set to take effect in 2026
Illinois will see a significant expansion of public safety and criminal justice reforms in 2026, as hundreds of new laws approved by the General Assembly take effect across the state. Among the most consequential measures are new requirements for firearm storage, expanded protections for crime victims, and updated procedures for law enforcement reporting and investigations. Lawmakers said the package of legislation reflects growing concerns about gun safety, violent crime, and gaps in service
Police arrest two women after alleged $9,000 shoplifting spree in New Jersey
Two women from New York are facing shoplifting charges after police say they stole more than $9,000 worth of merchandise from multiple stores at the Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus, New Jersey. Authorities allege the thefts took place Monday afternoon and involved a coordinated effort to bypass store security systems. According to police, the suspects, identified as Jenai Crawford and Shanique Roberts, were observed moving between several retail locations inside the mall and repe
Police arrest two women after alleged $9,000 shoplifting spree in New Jersey
Two women from New York are facing shoplifting charges after police say they stole more than $9,000 worth of merchandise from multiple stores at the Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus, New Jersey. Authorities allege the thefts took place Monday afternoon and involved a coordinated effort to bypass store security systems. According to police, the suspects, identified as Jenai Crawford and Shanique Roberts, were observed moving between several retail locations inside the mall and repe
Shooting at large weekend party in North Carolina kills 2 people
In southeastern North Carolina, a large‐scale shooting at a weekend party resulted in the deaths of two people and critically injured several others, law enforcement officials confirmed on Saturday. According to a news release issued by the office of Burnis Wilkins, the sheriff of Robeson County, 13 individuals were struck by gunfire at a gathering held in a rural area outside the town of Maxton, located approximately 95 miles southwest of Raleigh and close to the South Carolina border.&nbs
Shooting at large weekend party in North Carolina kills 2 people
In southeastern North Carolina, a large‐scale shooting at a weekend party resulted in the deaths of two people and critically injured several others, law enforcement officials confirmed on Saturday. According to a news release issued by the office of Burnis Wilkins, the sheriff of Robeson County, 13 individuals were struck by gunfire at a gathering held in a rural area outside the town of Maxton, located approximately 95 miles southwest of Raleigh and close to the South Carolina border.&nbs









