04/17/2024

Prisons and Jails

“Bureau of Prisons to close California women’s prison where inmates have been subjected to sex abuse

AP

04/17/2024

Chicago Police

“In case of Dexter Reed, killed by cops in traffic stop, court filings, family detail struggle with mental health

Chicago Sun-Times

04/17/2024

Chicago Police

“Protesters appear at testy Chicago Police Board meeting to call for firing of officers involved in killing of Dexter Reed

Chicago Tribune

04/17/2024

Chicago Police

“Top Cop Says CPD Tracks Accusations Against Officers — But Took No Action After 36 Complaints Filed Against Officers Involved in Dexter Reed Shooting

WTTW

04/17/2024

Mayor Johnson Administration

“Chicago watchdog goes on ‘listening tour’ to hear from Chicagoans

WBEZ

04/17/2024

Mayor Johnson Administration

“Mayor Brandon Johnson’s allies stall effort to keep ShotSpotter in place in Chicago

CBS News

04/17/2024

Mayor Johnson Administration

“Petition drive launched to give Chicago voters power to recall mayor

Chicago Sun-Times

04/17/2024

Mayor Johnson Administration

“Sen. Robert Peters: Chicago is ready for the Democratic National Convention

Chicago Tribune, opinion

04/17/2024

Community Response

“Opinion: Chicago faces a three-part humanitarian crisis. We can solve this for everyone

Crain's Chicago Business

04/17/2024

Springfield

“Illinois House OKs measure to give mental health workers called to emergencies the same benefits as other first responders

Chicago Tribune

04/17/2024

Policing

“The State’s Attorney Gives an Update About an Officer-Involved Shooting

WRSP/WCCU

04/16/2024

Prisons and Jails

“Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appoints first-ever Prisoner Review Board director

St. Louis Public Radio

04/16/2024

Prisons and Jails

 “Illinois Senate Republican leader critical of continued parole board vacancies

The Center Square

04/16/2024

Pretrial Fairness Act/SAFE-T Act

“11% of felony defendants charged with new crime on pre-trial release, data shows

WGN

04/16/2024

Mayor Johnson Administration

“Aldermen fighting gun violence deem ShotSpotter an ‘invaluable tool’ as council to consider bucking Johnson on the technology

Chicago Tribune