Bill revamps rules for Prisoner Review Board Bill revamps rules for Prisoner Review Board Thursday, January 27, 2022 A bill was introduced in the Illinois House on Thursday revamping the Prisoner Review Board, the board that decides whether those convicted of felonies will be freed and the conditions they will face if they are released from prison.
Sheriff responded to DCFS emergency shelter 161 times in one year Sheriff responded to DCFS emergency shelter 161 times in one year Thursday, January 27, 2022 An emergency housing facility at the center of court case that led to the state’s Department of Children and Family Services director being held in contempt of court was the subject of 161 service calls to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department in 2021.
Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act, Democrats call it ‘all for show’ Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act, Democrats call it ‘all for show’ Thursday, January 20, 2022 Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice reforms, known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and... Read more
Speaker names new House budget negotiation team Speaker names new House budget negotiation team Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced a new House budget negotiation team Tuesday, led by House Majority Leader and chief budgeteer Greg Harris, D-Chicago. Read more
Republicans call for hearings into DCFS after worker and child deaths Republicans call for hearings into DCFS after worker and child deaths Thursday, January 13, 2022 Three Republican state House members called for hearings into the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on Thursday out of concerns for workers’ safety, improper placements of... Read more
Illinois DOC will pause intake of inmates due to COVID 19 surge Illinois DOC will pause intake of inmates due to COVID 19 surge Wednesday, January 12, 2022 The Illinois Department of Corrections announced Tuesday that it would pause intake of inmates from county jails amid the COVID-19 surge. Read more
Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office Tuesday, January 11, 2022 State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, announced he will run for state treasurer on Tuesday. If he wins the Republican Party nomination, he likely would face two-term incumbent Mike Frerichs, who is... Read more
Cook County judge cites DCFS director for contempt Cook County judge cites DCFS director for contempt Monday, January 10, 2022 A Cook County judge found Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Director Marc Smith in contempt for the continued improper placement of two state wards. Read more