The Chicago Police Department and the DEA spearheaded an 18-count, 262-page federal criminal complaint filed in a U.S. District Court in Chicago. The sweep was a combined effort of numerous Illinois and federal agencies. There were 23 people targeted for arrest, and...
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Report finds racial disparity in rate of Illinois drug arrests
A new report out from the American Civil Liberties Union found that Illinois is among the top states in the country for marijuana arrests. Not only do law enforcement officers in Illinois arrest more people for marijuana than elsewhere, but the report also finds that...
Former Chicago Bears player to enter guilty plea in drug case
A former player for the Chicago Bears announced through his attorney that he is planning to enter a guilty plea for the drug charges that were brought against him in connection to a 2011 investigation. Sam Hurd has not entered the plea yet, so he is still scheduled to...
Naperville district may institute random drug testing
The Naperville school district outside of Chicago says that they may implement random drug testing for students involved in extracurricular activities.The athletic director from Naperville called marijuana use "rampant" and said that the district's drug testing...
Drug charges dropped for Chicago Bears player
Starting left tackle for the Chicago Bears J'Marcus Webb will not be charged with illegal marijuana possession, according to recent reports. The professional football player was pulled over about six hours south of Chicago when police checked the speed of his car...
Supreme Court rules in favor of police dog in drug arrest case
The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of police officers seeking broader use of drug sniffing dogs in establishing proper probable cause for a lawful search. The decision overturned the state supreme court, which ruled that the search was not lawful and...