The case for updating Illinois’ felony-theft laws
The case for updating Illinois’ felony-theft laws
To make Illinois smarter on crime and save taxpayer dollars, theft laws must be kept up to date
Rauner signs Cook County jail reform
Rauner signs Cook County jail reform
New “rocket docket” reform could reduce lengthy pretrial jail stays for some accused of minor property crimes, saving Illinois taxpayers up to $143 per inmate each day.
Did your child miss 90 minutes of school this year? Illinois’ truancy law could put you in jail
Did your child miss 90 minutes of school this year? Illinois’ truancy law could put you in jail
Is criminally charging the parents of a truant child an appropriate way to handle missing class?
Rauner signs bill helping nonviolent offenders get their records sealed
Rauner signs bill helping nonviolent offenders get their records sealed
A person’s ability to find work is one of the most important factors determining whether he or she stays out of the criminal-justice system.
Rauner signs bill expanding ‘Certificates of Good Conduct’
Rauner signs bill expanding ‘Certificates of Good Conduct’
A new law gives former offenders the chance to demonstrate rehabilitation and find employment.
Rauner signs bill protecting wrongfully arrested
Rauner signs bill protecting wrongfully arrested
A new Illinois law will help clear the records of innocent people wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity.
Chicago issued over 1,836 red-light camera tickets per day in last 4 years
Chicago issued over 1,836 red-light camera tickets per day in last 4 years
Chicago’s red-light cameras are merely a way for the city to extract more money from drivers; they have nothing to do with public safety.
Rehabilitation, restitution undermined by Illinois’ supersized criminal-justice system
Rehabilitation, restitution undermined by Illinois’ supersized criminal-justice system
Illinois lags behind other states in its efforts to curb recidivism through offender rehabilitation.
Rauner signs law establishing statewide rules for use of police body cameras
Rauner signs law establishing statewide rules for use of police body cameras
Police body cameras and other reforms will help save taxpayer dollars and improve both police accountability and public safety.
Restorative justice means restitution for victims, cost savings for taxpayers
Restorative justice means restitution for victims, cost savings for taxpayers
Restorative-justice programs ensure that property-crime victims are compensated for their losses and reduce prison costs.
Making Illinois smart on crime: First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety
Making Illinois smart on crime: First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety
First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety
Eliminating ‘max-outs’ can reduce incarceration costs
Eliminating ‘max-outs’ can reduce incarceration costs
Through the smarter use of parole, Illinois may be able to cut millions from its prison budget.
New law ends automatic transfer of some juveniles to adult court
New law ends automatic transfer of some juveniles to adult court
Changes to transfer policy will keep more minors under juvenile supervision, where they belong.
Illinois’ occupational licensing laws undermine ex-offender rehabilitation
Illinois’ occupational licensing laws undermine ex-offender rehabilitation
To get ex-offenders back to work and reduce crime, Illinois needs to lift restrictions on the right to earn a living.