01/23/2024

Chicago Police

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

Chicago Sun-Times

01/23/2024

Chicago Police

“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

01/22/2024

Chicago Police

“Repeated Police Misconduct by 141 Officers Cost Chicago Taxpayers $142.8M Over 4 Years

WTTW

01/19/2024

Youth

“Winnebago County Juvenile Center accused of shutting off water to children as punishment along with several other violations

WREX

01/19/2024

Youth

“Bloomington nonprofit aims to expand facility, enhance services for homeless youth

The Pantagraph

01/19/2024

Pretrial Fairness Act/SAFE-T Act

“With end of cash bail, ‘dramatic increase’ in appeals from people ordered held in jail or told to submit to restrictions to be released

Chicago Sun-Times

01/19/2024

Chicago Police

“Firm tied to former Chicago top cop David Brown back at police academy after being dumped over cost

Chicago Sun-Times

01/19/2024

Chicago Police

“Judge rules police can wear full uniforms at murder trial of man charged with shooting Officer Ella French

Chicago Sun-Times