Cook County Begins Vaccinating Jail Detainees
People locked up are especially vulnerable but Illinois Republicans say vaccinating incarcerated people prioritizes “young healthy felons … over high-risk adults.”
People locked up are especially vulnerable but Illinois Republicans say vaccinating incarcerated people prioritizes “young healthy felons … over high-risk adults.”
This January was the deadliest in Chicago since 2017. Police reported 51 homicides in the first month of 2021 — and 218 carjackings.
The county started vaccinations Wednesday. The close quarters make the facility a constant concern during the pandemic.
Jury trials in Cook County are set to resume in February. But will anyone actually show up to court in person?
The legislation, which is currently waiting for the governor’s signature, touches on all corners of the state’s criminal justice system.
If Governor Pritzker signs the legislation, the state will see dozens of changes, including the elimination of cash bail.
Thousands have been waiting in limbo because of the pandemic, but employees are scared that resuming trials could put them in danger.
The Legislative Black Caucus and the Chicago Teachers Union both scored major victories during the lame-duck session in Springfield.
The legislation, opposed by law enforcement groups, is in response to protests this summer over police violence.
The public has no role in choosing Fraternal Order of Police leaders. And Catanzara retains support among cops — especially white cops.