01/23/2024

Prisons and Jails

 “Man who conspired with sister in infamous 1993 ‘black widow’ murder case released from prison

Chicago Tribune

01/23/2024

Youth

“Report: Confinement, water access used as punishment in Winnebago County youth detention

Rockford Register Star

01/23/2024

Youth

“Illinois DCFS offers post-secondary scholarships to current, former youth in care

Daily Journal

10/31/2024

SAFE-T Act / Pre-Trial Fairness Act

“Stop Spreading False Info About SAFE-T Act, Romeo Nance Bail Group

Patch

01/23/2024

Community Safety

“211 Helpline Connects Cook County Residents to Health and Social Services ‘It’s Those Everyday Emergencies

WTTW

01/23/2024

Chicago Policing

“Charges dropped against Chicago police officers accused of beating teen

Chicago Tribune

01/23/2024

Chicago Policing

“Mayor to seek second vote rejecting arbitrator’s ruling on CPD disciplinary hearings

Chicago Sun-Times

01/23/2024

Chicago Policing

“Chicago City Council puts off final votes on police arbitration ruling, new restrictions on dollar stores

CBS 2 Chicago

01/23/2024

Migrant Response

 “DeKalb area leaders embark on initial planning for possible arrival of migrants

Shaw Local News Network

01/23/2024

Firearms

“Illinois ban on assault weapons is working

Chicago Sun-Times

01/23/2024

Firearms

“Latest gun ban lawsuit seeks court to declare plaintiff a peace officer

The Center Square

01/23/2024

Firearms

“Illinois lawmaker petitions Illinois Supreme Court to vacate decision on weapons ban law

WSIU

01/22/2024

Prisons and Jails

 “Edgar Naranjo was freed after serving half of a 40-year sentence. Critics say his case shows what’s wrong with the felony murder law

Chicago Tribune

01/22/2024

Prisons and Jails

“How Illinois Housing Banishment Laws Push People into Homelessness and Prison 

Bolts

01/22/2024

Prisons and Jails

“Nearly 1,300 State Laws Prevent People with Criminal Records from Moving On After Serving Their Sentences

WTTW