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The Pretrial Fairness Act, commonly referred to as the “no-cash bail” portion of the landmark SAFE-T Act, is one of the provisions set to take effect at midnight on Jan. 1.
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State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, says that while she feels much of the outcry over the SAFE-T Act has been politically motivated, she admits changes are necessary.
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Senate Republicans on Tuesday made an emotional appeal on behalf of Illinois police officers, who they say are not receiving the support they deserve from lawmakers.
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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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The sheriffs of Peoria and Tazewell counties say they are open to addressing concerns regarding law enforcement, but a criminal justice reform bill before…
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The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus has introduced a sweeping criminal justice omnibus bill that aims to heavily alter the state of policing in…
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A Peoria State Representative is providing guidance to the transition team of Governor-elect JB Pritzker. Jehan Gordon-Booth will co-chair the…
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J.B. Pritzker announced his running mate today as he pursues the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor.Pritzker’s pick for lieutenant governor is…
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Chicago's top law enforcement officer says an Illinois Senate proposal to increase prison sentences for repeat gun offenders would help stanch the city's…
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Partisan gridlock has caused Illinois to run without a full budget for more than a year-and-a-half. But there's one area Democrats and Republicans ARE…