Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Friday, July 26, 2024 A few years ago, Coles County Jail promised to stop using electrified “stun cuffs” to shock people restrained in chairs. How much has changed?
Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Group filed suit on behalf of survivors of alleged abuse at state youth prisons earlier this year
DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Sangamon County deputy who fired the fatal shot worked for 6 central Illinois departments Read more
The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. Thursday, July 11, 2024 The Illinois Answers Project found jail staff are restraining people in chairs in ways that often violate policies and last longer than recommended by manufacturers. Read more
Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated Monday, June 24, 2024 Urge passage of ‘Karina’s Bill’ when lawmakers return in the fall Read more
State highway shootings decline as critics sue over ‘dragnet surveillance’ State highway shootings decline as critics sue over ‘dragnet surveillance’ Friday, June 21, 2024 Same group that successfully blocked election ‘slating’ law takes aim at highway cameras Read more
Advocates underscore need for statewide reentry programs Advocates underscore need for statewide reentry programs Thursday, May 23, 2024 Several proposed changes to criminal justice system have stalled Read more
Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Wednesday, May 22, 2024 The measure narrowly passed the House amid bipartisan opposition Read more