Illinois Democrats Are Already Modifying Their Landmark Criminal Justice Bill
Democrats are making changes to their landmark criminal justice bill. Are they undermining it or just making it easier to implement?
Patrick Smith
Reporter, Criminal Justice
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Illinois Will Be First State To Prohibit Cops From Lying To Kids During Interrogations
The legislation, waiting for the governor’s signature, is meant to prevent false confessions and wrongful convictions.
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Chicago Police Are No Longer Allowed To Chase People For Minor Offenses Under New Policy
After an officer killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo in March, city leaders promised new rules for when and how cops should go after suspects.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Blamed Gun Violence On Judges, But Emails Show Her Staff Knew It Wasn’t True
Hacked emails show City Hall struggling to find evidence that would justify Lightfoot and Brown’s claims linking gun violence to bond court.
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Strawberry Hampton, Who Sued Over Transgender Prisoner Rights, Is Moved To Female Housing In DuPage County Jail
Hampton won a legal fight to be housed in a women’s state prison. Now in jail, she’s been fighting the same battle again.
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Kim Foxx’s No. 2 Resigns After Probe Into Courtroom Comments About Adam Toledo Shooting
Foxx pledged “this is not about accusations or fall guys” after an investigation into her office’s mischaracterization of the police shooting.
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Chicago Police Turn Down City-Provided COVID-19 Vaccine
Only about 25% of officers have gotten a shot at a city-run site, though they can go elsewhere. Experts say this could be dangerous for public health.
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Officer’s Lawyer: Fatal Chase of Anthony Alvarez Began With Suspicion Of Driving On A Suspended License
The lawyer for a police officer who shot Anthony Alvarez explains why he was being pursued, but the Alvarez family attorneys dispute the account.
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Armed Man Was Running Away When Chicago Police Fatally Shot Him
Anthony Alvarez was shot and killed on March 31 during a foot chase. Videos show he was armed but had his back turned.
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Guardian Or Warrior? David Brown’s First Year As Chicago’s Top Cop Pulled Him In Two Directions
The Chicago police superintendent pushed reform while leaning on old-school ways to address violence, carjackings and civil unrest.
