Advocates oppose SAFE-T Act changes proposed by Democratic senator Advocates oppose SAFE-T Act changes proposed by Democratic senator Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Much of the talk from supporters of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform has in recent days centered on how it will or won’t be amended before Jan. 1, when cash bail will be abolished in Illinois as part of a provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.
Supreme Court 2nd District: Longtime Judge Rochford, judicial newcomer Curran vie for open seat Supreme Court 2nd District: Longtime Judge Rochford, judicial newcomer Curran vie for open seat Thursday, October 13, 2022 Two seats on the Illinois Supreme Court are up for vote on Nov. 8 and the outcomes of those races could flip the state’s high court from a Democratic majority to a Republican one for the first time in more than 50 years.
Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility Monday, October 10, 2022 The disturbing 911 call began with sounds of a struggle, then a voice that sounded like a child’s cried out, “Let me go.” When the police dispatcher in the rural southern... Read more
ANALYSIS: After debate, more clarity needed on candidates’ non-answers ANALYSIS: After debate, more clarity needed on candidates’ non-answers Friday, October 7, 2022 Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey generally stuck to their talking points Thursday at their first debate on the same stage. The questions and answers were similar... Read more
Secretary of State’s Race: Candidates talk elections, other issues Secretary of State’s Race: Candidates talk elections, other issues Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Secretary of state candidates Alexi Giannoulias, a Chicago Democrat and former state treasurer, and Dan Brady, a Republican state representative from Bloomington, each spent 45 minutes before a... Read more
Secretary of State’s Race: Giannoulias, Brady vying to replace Jesse White Secretary of State’s Race: Giannoulias, Brady vying to replace Jesse White Wednesday, October 5, 2022 For the first time since 1998, the secretary of state seat in Illinois will be an open one in the general election. The candidates to fill it are former state treasurer and Chicago Democrat Alexi... Read more
Governor Forum: Pritzker considering SAFE-T Act changes; Bailey urges full repeal Governor Forum: Pritzker considering SAFE-T Act changes; Bailey urges full repeal Friday, September 30, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker is considering changes to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform to clarify provisions related to the end of cash bail in Illinois, while his Republican challenger, state Sen.... Read more
State to reduce $1.8 billion federal unemployment debt by $450 million State to reduce $1.8 billion federal unemployment debt by $450 million Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker announced a plan Tuesday to reduce a $1.8 billion Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit by $450 million through an infusion of unemployment-related revenues. Read more