09/04/2024

Incarceration

“Illinois Doesn’t Have Parole. A Group of Incarcerated Men is Working to Change That

WTTW

09/04/2024

Incarceration

“Staff are ‘securing jobs’ at Decatur prison ahead of expected Logan prison closure

WTTW

09/04/2024

Incarceration

“Capitol Briefs Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week

Capitol News

09/04/2024

Youth

“Youth Empowerment Program ‘on hold’ pending grant funds

Daily Journal

09/04/2024

Community Safety

“Unhoused people who use CTA for shelter call for more security in wake of quadruple murder

Chicago Sun-Times

09/04/2024

Firearms

“Judge’s ruling against state gun ban on public transit makes us less safe

Chicago Sun-Times

10/17/2024

Chicago Policing

“Chicago police Officer Jim Crowley laid to rest after suffering brain injury 37 years ago

WTTW

09/04/2024

Policing

“How many officers does a suburban police department need? Answers vary

Daily Herald

10/17/2024

Legal System

“State panel denies parole for suburban serial killer

Daily Herald

10/17/2024

Legal System

“Former assistant state’s attorney who headed wrongful conviction unit amid scrutiny sues Kim Foxx alleging discrimination

Chicago Tribune

09/03/2024

Sonya Massey

“First public hearing for Massey Commission set as more than 200 people apply

The State Journal-Register

09/03/2024

Sonya Massey

“‘They will have leadership.’ Coroner steps in as temporary Sangamon County Sheriff

The State Journal-Register

10/31/2024

SAFE-T Act / Pre-Trial Fairness Act

“New Study Shows No Link Between Bail Reform, Crime Rates

Law360

10/31/2024

SAFE-T Act / Pre-Trial Fairness Act

“Violent crimes on rise in Chicago, robberies at 5-year high

The Center Square

09/03/2024

Community Safety

“CTA Must Do More To Keep Riders Safe, Advocates Say After Blue Line Shooting Leaves 4 Dead

Block Club Chicago