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Last month, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law massive changes to the state’s criminal justice system. Since then, supporters and critics…
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High schools promote a four year college degree to students, often placing less priority on other options like vocational training, two year degrees and...
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Prosecutors on Monday asked Illinois' highest court to review the less than seven year prison sentence for the white Chicago police officer who was…
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A Democratic candidate for Illinois governor says he would commute prison sentences for low-level drug offenders.In a policy speech Tuesday in Chicago’s…
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A new law in Illinois will make it easier for lower-income individuals charged with violations to be released while awaiting trial.The bill was signed…
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The Illinois House approved a plan meant to help victims of violent crime across the state. Many people who commit crime started out as victims. And in…
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President Barack Obama has pardoned one Illinois resident and shortened the sentences of seven other Illinoisans convicted of federal crimes. If you look…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a slew of bills aimed at overhauling parts of the state's criminal justice system, including new rules for juvenile…
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Who should pay for the Illinois courts?Illinois’ judicial system is increasingly being funded by the men and women who find themselves in court. For both…