Fines and Fees - WGLT Series

WGLT's Mary Cullen produced this three-part series on court fines and fees, focusing on a new state law and how it's playing out in McLean County. It features interviews with stakeholders across the court system, including judges, lawmakers, administrators, and those calling for more reforms.

This series was prepared as a reporting project for John Jay/Arnold Fines & Fees Justice Reporting Fellowship.

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