Criminal Justice
Misinformation impedes voting rights of Illinois’ formerly incarcerated
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Illinois is among the few states where formerly incarcerated regain their voting rights after release, but many are misinformed and unaware.
Perspectives
For real reform, Chicago’s next mayor must commit to fixing police union contracts
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True accountability requires amending the Fraternal Order of Police contract that shields and encourages misconduct.
Criminal Justice
Read: Federal judge approves consent decree for Chicago Police
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A historic agreement that will dictate the direction of police reform in Chicago for years to come was approved by a federal district judge Thursday.
Criminal Justice
‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett attack investigated as a hate crime by Chicago police
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Chicago Police have been criticized for the lack of resources devoted to investigating hate crimes.
Criminal Justice
To build cop academy, Chicago picks AECOM, firm with checkered past
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The Los Angeles-based company has paid more than $285 million in the past four years to settle allegations of wrongdoing.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Can Pritzker, Foxx deliver on criminal justice reforms?
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx face challenges translating bold proposals made on the campaign trail into policy.
Criminal Justice
For people with disabilities, Chicago police consent decree takes first steps toward reform
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Officers need more comprehensive training and a dramatically different approach to interacting with one of the country’s most over-policed groups, organizers say.
Criminal Justice
Report: Doctors at Illinois youth prison gave kids antipsychotic medication for common behavioral problems
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Juveniles with conduct disorder and ADHD were prescribed Seroquel, a powerful antipsychotic drug that causes sedation and weight gain and has a high potential for abuse.
Unequal Discipline
Changing the environment in Iowa’s prisons to change results for women
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The state was one of the first to begin implementing gender-responsive and trauma-informed reforms in the prison system.
Unequal Discipline
In California’s women prisons, talking back or talking it through
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Officials implementing gender-informed practices for female inmates say small things can make a big difference.