01/28/2024

Firearms

“Storing Guns Safely Could Save Lives. Why Aren’t Americans Listening?

The Trace

01/27/2024

Elections

“Despite likely presidential election rematch, Lake County political leaders focused on local races; ‘We’re excited to take on the challenge

Lake County News Sun

01/27/2024

Mayor Johnson Administration

“Groups demand end to ShotSpotter contract, ceasefire vote delayed, poor living conditions for migrants. A weekly column covering the top stories on the Reader’s radar and how they impact our communities

Reader

01/26/2024

Prisons and Jails

“Cook County Can’t Duck 300 Officers’ Harassment Claims

Law360

01/26/2024

Legal System

 “Jim Dey | Murders moving onto one docket

The News-Gazette

01/26/2024

Community Safety

“Chinatown residents show public safety concerns at first CCPSA public hearing

WGN 9

01/26/2024

Community Safety

“Tinley Park, Joliet mass shootings are a reminder that deadly violence against women is all too common

Chicago Sun-Times

01/26/2024

Community Safety

“Deflection Initiative holds East Moline meeting to discuss approaching people to substance use, behavioral health issues

Our Quad Cities

01/26/2024

Community Safety

“‘We need to strengthen domestic violence laws, ‘ Advocates urge passage of Karina’s Bill

The State Journal-Register

01/26/2024

Community Safety

“Homicides down in Springfield for third consecutive year

The State Journal-Register

01/26/2024

Chicago Policing

“Left for Dead: Chicago police reports show months of inaction in deadly hit-and-run investigationRecords show investigators searched the Malibu – left behind at the scene – six days after the crash and found a debit card with the suspect’s name on it

NBC 5 Chicago

01/26/2024

Elections

“Ethnicity, experience take center stage in first faceoff of Illinois Supreme Court candidates

Chicago Tribune

01/26/2024

Mayor Johnson Administration

“Chicago mayor launches annual ‘Point-in-Time’ count to assess homelessness

Fox32 Chicago

01/25/2024

Prisons and Jails

“Despite ‘Lack of Progress’ Toward Consent Decree, IDOC Awards New $4B Contract to Same Private Health Care Provider

WTTW

01/25/2024

Prisons and Jails

“Cook County Workers Testify About Short Staffing During Committee Hearing

SEIU Local 73