DeLuca Listens to Law Enforcement and Prosecutors, Supports Needed Update to Public Safety Law

House Bill 1095 further clarifies and makes consistent all language pertaining to what prosecutors must show to detain an individual, which is that th…

Silence DoGood December 2, 2022

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Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony

Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony #PresidentBarrackObama #SpeakerChrisWelch

Silence DoGood November 30, 2022

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Illinois Lawmakers Return this Week Amid Calls for Changes in the SAFE-T Act

Before the election, Democrats promised to take up the legislation during fall veto session, but have vowed not to make major changes to the bill. #sa…

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square November 27, 2022

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Curran Eyes ‘Balance’ as He Prepares to Lead Illinois Senate’s GOP Minority

He has also been an opponent of the criminal justice reform known as the SAFE-T Act, arguing that while he’s not opposed to ending cash bail, he bel…

Jerry Nowicki | Capitol News Illinois November 27, 2022

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Christmas Remembrance Ceremony set for Dec. 3 at Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Springfield

"We always need to remember these men and the sacrifices of their families. They should never be forgotten." #vietnam

Silence DoGood November 22, 2022

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Illinois Courts Award $315,000 to Pilot Justice and Mental Health Collaborations in Circuits Around the State

The JMHCPs are free, confidential, and voluntary court-based resources. Referrals may come from Court Staff, Probation Officers, Defense Counsel, and …

Silence DoGood October 4, 2022

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OpEd: SAFE-T Act – Public Safety is on the Ballot This November

What does the future have in store for Illinois once cash bail is eliminated? The State of New York abolished cash bail for most nonviolent offenses i…

Silence DoGood September 14, 2022

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Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Sanjay Tailor to First District Appellate Court

Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Sanjay Tailor to First District Appellate Court (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the …

Silence DoGood September 14, 2022

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Alyssa Goodstein Joins the Illinois AFL-CIO as Communications Director

“We are excited to have Alyssa leading our communications team, bringing a creative eye and breadth of experience to the table,” said Tim Drea, Pr…

Silence DoGood September 13, 2022

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State Rep. Adam Niemerg Pens Letter Asking Gov. Pritzker to Help With Effort to Increase Estate Tax Exemption

Niemerg has introduced legislation (HB 5230) to double the exemption from $4 million to $8 million, but the bill was never even assigned to a legislat…

Silence DoGood September 1, 2022

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