Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion
In the run-up to the early-morning April 9 adjournment of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers passed a spate of ...
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Republicans cite SAFE-T Act as reason Chicago man not charged with murder
Illinois House Republicans on Wednesday continued a push to repeal a criminal justice reform bill passed one year ago, citing ...
Lawmakers pass follow-up criminal justice bill addressing police concerns
The General Assembly this week passed legislation addressing lingering concerns from law enforcement about a massive criminal justice reform omnibus ...
UPDATED: Criminal justice reform package will head to governor
The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice omnibus bill early Wednesday morning after a grueling 20 hours of politicking during ...
House committee talks police reforms beyond scope of bill already filed
The House Judiciary Criminal Committee on Saturday spent more than three hours debating a slew of new criminal sentencing reforms ...
Legislation backed by Attorney General Raoul would reform police certification
A new bill backed by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul would revamp the way police certification works in Illinois.
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