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Nearly 3 in 4 Illinois voters believe criminal justice system is broken

Strong bi-partisan majority urges legislature to take action to address concerns, supports far-reaching reforms

February 4, 2016

Statement on So-called "ACLU effect" on Chicago Crime Spike

A Chicago Sun Times story this morning quotes anonymous members of the Chicago Police Department as blaming the spike in gun violence for January 2016 in

February 1, 2016

Joint Statement on Stopping Discrimination Against Transgender Students

We stand with transgender and gender nonconforming students in Illinois and denounce the blatantly discriminatory bill recently introduced in the Illinois House by Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine).

January 22, 2016

Effort launched in Springfield to regulate Stingray devices

Cell site simulators that can conduct massive surveillance have been controversial

January 20, 2016

Statement on Release of Video showing shooting death of Cedric Chatman

The release of the video capturing the shooting death of Cedric Chatman in 2013 is one more indication of the City of Chicago’s failure to provide prompt and transparent investigations of police misconduct.

January 15, 2016

Reported dramatic decrease in the number of pedestrian stops by CPD officers

A number of media reports in recent days have pointed to a dramatic reduction in the number of pedestrian stops by officers of the Chicago Police Department.

January 14, 2016