Central Illinois ACLU

A noted central Illinois jurist has taken aim at the criminal justice system, some rulings by the current Supreme Court, and the negative effect on the nation from the oft-recurring use of fear to shape political ends in the U.S.

The Normal Police Department is the latest central Illinois force to adopt license-plate reading cameras.

The Central Illinois chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is urging Bloomington city leaders to "slow down" an evaluation of a proposed agreement between BPD and Atlanta-based Flock Safety.

The Bloomington City Council voted 6-2 Monday night to postpone a vote on whether to install controversial police surveillance cameras, capable of automatically reading vehicle license plates.

A proposal to regulate gatherings on county property -- which called for issuing organizers a fine if they don't provide advance notice of demonstrations…

The ACLU wants to make sure mobile tracking used to limit the spread of COVID-19 will protect privacy.Apple and Google have announced they are working on…

Stand Up for Social Justice held a vigil Tuesday night to support victims of sexual assault.The event came hours after newly confirmed Supreme Court…

The Normal Town Council passed a Welcoming Community ordinance Monday that aims to create a new “check and balance” system for police interactions with…