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Two criminal justice advocates who helped craft Illinois’ new criminal justice reform law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in February say the legislation might…
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Change is on the way for Illinois police departments.Racial bias and gender equity are a few of the topics now required in training under the criminal…
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Settlement Permits Release Of Up To 1,200 State PrisonersThe Illinois Department of Corrections and a number of elderly and medically vulnerable prisoners seeking early release from state prisons due to COVID-19…
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The union that represents Bloomington Police officers has made two big-dollar campaign contributions to city council candidates, in the latest sign that…
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Gov. JB Pritkzer has signed a criminal justice reform bill spearheaded by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. But questions linger among activists,…
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police…
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Arthur Haynes says he is a rehabilitated man--a civic leader and entrepreneur, but someone who can’t run for elected office to represent his community…
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A criminal justice package that passed both chambers of the General Assembly last month contains provisions that would grant the state increased power…
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The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice omnibus bill early Wednesday morning after a grueling 20 hours of politicking during Tuesday’s lame duck…
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The pandemic has slowed programs in McLean County that help keep people out of prison and the county jail.Michael Donavan, the county's court services…