criminal justice

“We’re talking about hundreds of individuals with pending criminal cases who are supposed to be monitored, yet many are now unaccounted for. Families across Illinois deserve to know that public safety systems are working, and right now, confidence in this system is shaken.” #monitoring #cookcounty #patricksheehan

The events coincided with the third annual Inside Literary Prize, a national award judged exclusively by incarcerated readers. #libraries #reading #idoc

Schwartz asked the court to affirm Madigan’s conviction and said the former speaker corrupted state government at the highest level. #madigan #appeal #centersquare

IDOC Launches “Journey to Success” Educational Portal for Incarcerated Individuals (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has introduced a new digital...

Mikulski was initially arrested on February 19, 2026, at which time he faced six felony counts tied to similar allegations. #charges #dupagecounty

“New details surrounding this case raise deeply troubling questions,” Bailey said. “Gorman’s brutal murder was not unpredictable. It was preventable.” #policies #killing #loyola

The legislation would require all law enforcement agencies in Illinois to implement clear and confidential mental health leave policies. #mentalhealth #legislation #police

Sheehan argued the measure would undermine public safety by removing tools officers use to de-escalate volatile situations. #nonlethal #proposal #police

Sheehan said these measures are intended to give survivors more time and legal support to seek justice while ensuring traffickers face lasting consequences. #humantrafficing #prevention

The R3 Program was established under the Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Illinois and dedicated 25% of state cannabis tax revenue to reinvesting in communities most affected by poverty, violence and incarceration. #grants #criminaljustice #program