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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

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Federal Court Opens Remote Intake Kiosk in Sterling to Expand Access to Justice

The kiosk includes a court-provided tablet and printer that allow users to scan and submit documents for new and existing cases in the Northern District of Illinois. #kiosk #federalcourt

Community Protest Planned in Belmont Cragin on ICE Enforcement Actions

Organizers say the event is meant to show support for immigrant residents who they say have faced intimidation and enforcement actions by ICE. #protest

Will County Bar Foundation Launches to Support Legal Access and Community Initiatives

The Foundation was created as a philanthropic arm of the Will County Bar Association, with a mission to foster goodwill, improve public understanding of the legal system, and provide support to local programs that align with its values of service, education, and justice. #legal

Rep. Sheehan Calls for the Repeal of the Safe-T Act After Another Tragic Case

A child was taken from this world in a horrific way, and the people accused of her murder are walking free. The Safe-T Act has turned our justice system upside down, protecting criminals while failing the most vulnerable among us." #murder

EPA union slams Trump administration destruction of Environmental Justice office, funding

“Environmental justice simply means ensuring the communities most disproportionately impacted by pollution are protected. #epa

Some Illinois ‘offenders’ renamed ‘justice-impacted individuals’

"This apologizing for the criminal, the person who chooses to commit crimes to the detriment of our victims, the people who don’t choose to be victims of crimes, is absolutely incredible. #justice

Reverend Robin Hood Speaks at Brother Keeper’s Church in Chicago Heights on Social Justice

The Reverend also highlighted the troubling trend of young people being incarcerated, only to be released back onto the streets without any significant change in their circumstances. #socialjustice

Illinois Small Businesses Support Expanding Access to Licensing for Justice-Impacted Individuals

A majority (78%) of Illinois small business owners support solutions that would allow individuals with previous criminal records to have fairer access to occupational and professional licensing. #licensing

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Secures Millions in Funding for Local Communities

Through the Community Development Block Grant Program, Commissioner Miller secured a total of just under $2 million for the Sixth District... #cookcounty

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