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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.

Madigan case widens as AT&T agrees to $23 million fine

Friday, October 14, 2022

The federal case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan widened Friday after new charges were filed against him and his longtime ally, Michael McClain, alleging they conspired to accept a bribe from AT&T Illinois in exchange for favorable legislation.

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...

Attorney general candidates clash over SAFE-T Act, public health measures

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Attorney General Kwame Raoul accused his Republican challenger Thomas DeVore of making “dangerous” remarks, while DeVore accused the Democratic incumbent of failing the state’s...

Supreme Court 3rd District: Burke, O’Brien vie for open seat

Monday, October 10, 2022

The race for the 3^rd District Illinois Supreme Court seat features two experienced jurists in a contest that could determine partisan control of the court for the next several years.

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...

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...

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...

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Advocates oppose SAFE-T Act changes proposed by Democratic senator

Madigan case widens as AT&T agrees to $23 million fine