01/04/2024

Mayor Johnson Administration

“Laura Washington, Is Mayor Brandon Johnson measuring up? Here’s my assessment for the new year

Chicago Tribune, opinion

01/04/2024

Migrant Response

“Chicago Paid At Least $138M to Care for Migrants in 2023, Far Less Than Projections Data’

WTTW

01/03/2024

Youth

“Smith out, Mueller in as new director of DCFS

The State Journal-Register

01/03/2024

Prisons and Jails

“People in prison explain what music means to them — and how they access it

NPR Illinois

01/03/2024

Pretrial Fairness Act/SAFE-T Act

“‘No cash bail seen as factor in holding down Peoria County’s jail population

WMBD

01/02/2024

Law Enforcement

“The shoplifting scare might not have been real — but its effects are

Vox

01/02/2024

Firearms

“Shootings, Homicides in Chicago Drop 13% in 2023 and Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Violence Numbers Remain Among Highest in Recent Decades

WTTW

01/02/2024

Prisons and Jails

 “There is little scrutiny of ‘natural’ deaths behind bars

NPR Illinois

01/02/2024

Prisons and Jails

“Short-Staffed Lake County Jail Deemed ‘Insufficient’ By Sheriff

Patch

01/02/2024

Prisons and Jails

 “Lake County IL jail inmates to be transferred to McHenry County amid staffing crisis, sheriff says

ABC 7

01/02/2024

Migrant Response

“Chicago migrants, Mayor Johnson to meet with Illinois congressional delegation, seek federal funds

ABC 7 Eyewitness News

01/02/2024

Migrant Response

“Chicago’s 2024 Budget Takes Effect, as Johnson Starts Making ‘Down Payment’ on Promises Amid Migrant Crisis

WTTW

01/01/2024

Pretrial Fairness Act/SAFE-T Act

“Lee County States Attorney Says the No-Cash Bail is Being Paid For Out of Taxpayers Pockets

River County 107.1

12/31/2023

Prisons and Jails

“He Was One of the Central Park Five. Now He’s Councilman Yusef Salaam

New York Times

12/30/2023

Community Response

“Dr. John Walkup: Chicago’s youths are yearning for adult support. Here’s what we need to do

Chicago Tribune, opinion