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CHICAGO – From Chicago to Carbondale, 15 municipalities across Illinois have panhandling ordinances that are unconstitutional and must be repealed, according to three prominent advocacy organizations.
Last week, Governor Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 20, making critical changes to the Human Rights Commission in Illinois, the body responsible for enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Earlier today, Governor Bruce Rauner used an amendatory veto on House Bill 4469, a measure that passed both legislative chambers with bi-partisan support.
Groups demand revisions needed to strengthen the proposed federal court oversight plan, invite public to voice their concerns during public comment period ending August 17
The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Director, Police Practices Project, ACLU of Illinois.
Today, the Illinois Attorney General and the City of Chicago released the long-awaited draft of the consent decree to reform the Chicago Police Department.