State audit finds DCFS performance lacking for LGBTQ youth State audit finds DCFS performance lacking for LGBTQ youth Friday, February 12, 2021 A performance audit of the Department of Children and Family Services released by the state auditor general this month found substandard practices for caring for LGBTQ youth at the agency.
Lawmakers, advocates aim to address racial disparities among older Illinoisans Lawmakers, advocates aim to address racial disparities among older Illinoisans Monday, February 8, 2021 The senior advocacy group AARP is backing forthcoming legislation aimed at addressing racial disparities in health care, economic security and digital connectivity for Illinoisans over 50.
Federal court denies state motion in transgender prisoner case Federal court denies state motion in transgender prisoner case Friday, February 5, 2021 A federal court in Southern Illinois denied a request Friday from the Illinois Department of Corrections to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against the department for its treatment of transgender... Read more
Illinois to receive nearly $20 million in opioid settlement Illinois to receive nearly $20 million in opioid settlement Thursday, February 4, 2021 The state will receive $19.8 million from a settlement reached Thursday between a coalition of attorneys general, including Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and the consulting firm McKinsey. Read more
Lame Duck Look Back: Feasibility of body camera mandate Lame Duck Look Back: Feasibility of body camera mandate Thursday, February 4, 2021 An omnibus criminal justice bill passed by the General Assembly last month would, if signed by the governor, mandate all Illinois law enforcement agencies to use body cameras. Read more
Planned central Illinois youth center will advance juvenile justice overhaul Planned central Illinois youth center will advance juvenile justice overhaul Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration announced the planned opening of a new center for incarcerated youth in central Illinois Tuesday, the latest step in a plan to reform the state’s... Read more
Lame Duck Look Back: How criminal justice bill would overhaul officer certification Lame Duck Look Back: How criminal justice bill would overhaul officer certification Monday, February 1, 2021 A criminal justice package that passed both chambers of the General Assembly last month contains provisions that would grant the state increased power over police discipline and standards of... Read more
Lame Duck Look Back: The end of cash bail in Illinois Lame Duck Look Back: The end of cash bail in Illinois Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Illinois will transition away from the use of cash bail as a determinant of pretrial detention by 2023 after lawmakers passed a wide-ranging bill reforming several aspects of the criminal justice... Read more