State Sen. Jacqueline Collins, a Chicago Democrat who has been in the General Assembly since 2003, said echoes of a 1968 report’s findings can be heard amid protests of police violence and civil unrest reflected in the news headlines today.

Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin said her summer plans include identifying police reforms that will reduce officers’ use of force.

State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, of East St. Louis, shares here thoughts on sturcutural racism and what actions are needed to move forward for Capitol News Illinois' "Perspectives on Progress" series.

For state Sen. Robert Peters, ongoing protests sparked by the death of George Floyd are bigger than a single event of violence by police, and it will take a collective effort to pave a path forward.

Sen. Kimberly Lightford said she hopes the demonstrations held across Illinois will galvanize residents and the Legislature into enacting a tangible end to institutional racism.