6 Key Reforms In The Massive Criminal Justice Bill Illinois Lawmakers Passed Last Week
The legislation, which is currently waiting for the governor’s signature, touches on all corners of the state’s criminal justice system.
The legislation, which is currently waiting for the governor’s signature, touches on all corners of the state’s criminal justice system.
If Governor Pritzker signs the legislation, the state will see dozens of changes, including the elimination of cash bail.
Thousands have been waiting in limbo because of the pandemic, but employees are scared that resuming trials could put them in danger.
The Legislative Black Caucus and the Chicago Teachers Union both scored major victories during the lame-duck session in Springfield.
The legislation, opposed by law enforcement groups, is in response to protests this summer over police violence.
The public has no role in choosing Fraternal Order of Police leaders. And Catanzara retains support among cops — especially white cops.
FOP President John Catanzara is apologizing for comments he made in support of the rioters who stormed Capitol Hill last week.
Authorities say a man posted disturbing videos before he killed three people and wounded four others in a series of shootings on Saturday.
Authorities say a man killed three people and wounded four others in a series of shootings over roughly four hours that started on Chicago’s South Side and ended with his death in a shootout with police north of the city.
“I brought negative attention to our lodge, the FOP family and law enforcement in general,” John Catanzara wrote.