Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass
Among the dozens of bills to pass last week are protections for kids in foster case, limitations on new detention ...
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His conviction was overturned after 35 years wrongfully served. State law caps his compensation at 14 years.
Illinois leads nation in overturned wrongful convictions but has one of the lowest repayment structures
Woman freed on plea deal after serving 19 years for McHenry murder
A woman found guilty of a McHenry County murder had her conviction vacated last week after serving 19 years of ...
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