His conviction was overturned after 35 years wrongfully served. State law caps his compensation at 14 years. His conviction was overturned after 35 years wrongfully served. State law caps his compensation at 14 years. Thursday, February 29, 2024 Illinois leads nation in overturned wrongful convictions but has one of the lowest repayment structures
New birth center to open on Chicago’s South Side as Pritzker touts proposed maternal health spending New birth center to open on Chicago’s South Side as Pritzker touts proposed maternal health spending Monday, February 26, 2024 Leaders say new site was made possible by 2021 change to state law
Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Innovation hub hopes to produce 500 jobs within 2 years Read more
State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources Monday, January 29, 2024 Platform scheduled for summer start; aimed at both parents and providers Read more
Illinois Supreme Court to determine if cannabis odor can be cause for vehicle search Illinois Supreme Court to determine if cannabis odor can be cause for vehicle search Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Consolidated cases before court will test language of 2020 legalization law Read more
Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap Friday, January 5, 2024 Joint program offers funds, tuition assistance and stipends for future alcohol and drug counselors Read more
Illinois Supreme Court rules Chicago not liable for pothole on street not ‘intended’ for cyclists Illinois Supreme Court rules Chicago not liable for pothole on street not ‘intended’ for cyclists Wednesday, December 20, 2023 High court says unless pavement markings or signs are present, cyclists are merely ‘permitted’ users Read more
State health plan declares racism a public health crisis State health plan declares racism a public health crisis Thursday, December 7, 2023 Advocacy groups say ‘Healthy Illinois 2028’ is missing key areas of focus Read more