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The following statement can be attributed to Camille Bennett, Director of the Corrections Reform Project, ACLU of Illinois:
“As counsel for youth in custody of the Illinois...
The following statement can be attributed to Camille Bennett, Director of the Corrections Reform Project, ACLU of Illinois:
“As counsel for youth in custody of the Illinois...
Two men repeatedly ticketed for seeking help to survive from motorists stopped at a Downers Grove intersection can continue their lawsuit against the Village and six individual police officers for violating...
Two men repeatedly ticketed for seeking help to survive from motorists stopped at a Downers Grove intersection can continue their lawsuit against the Village and six individual police officers for violating...
Did you know that if you have a criminal record, you can still vote?
In Illinois,...
Did you know that if you have a criminal record, you can still vote?
In Illinois,...
The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“In recent days, the Trump Administration has threatened to send unmarked...
The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“In recent days, the Trump Administration has threatened to send unmarked...
The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“Images showing that Chicago Police officers responded with excessive...
The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“Images showing that Chicago Police officers responded with excessive...
After a process that took a number of years, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) recently announced it would move children in its care to a managed care health plan on September...
After a process that took a number of years, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) recently announced it would move children in its care to a managed care health plan on September...