Violet Johnicker News Today

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Starting today, Illinois has abolished the use of cash bail to address “systemic racism” in the criminal justice system. Under the Pretrial Fairness Act section of the SAFE-T Act, police must issue citations for suspects accused of low-level misdemeanors under the new system, instead of taking them to jail, and giving […]

Rockford-area faith leaders write: "The Pretrial Fairness Act promotes the freedom, equality and justice that each individual deserves under the law."

For over four decades Stanley Campbell has been recognizing and meeting community needs and fighting to right injustices.

Union members and faith leaders hope that by teaching people how to use Narcan, the word will spread throughout the community.

Its ArtScene this weekend. The Rev. Violet Johnicker invites you to add to or start an art collection.

Since early January, defendants in Winnebago County court have been making their first court appearance before a judge and "court watchers."

Several individuals will be going to court next month — not because they did something wrong, but rather to make sure the court does everything right.

Communities with the most resources are the safest, and the Pretrial Fairness Act will help some of our poorest communities keep more resources where they’re most needed.

Rockford clergy members show support for ending cash bail in Illinois

The public is invited a benefit for Rockford Urban Ministries (RUM), Sunday July 24, 6:30pm at Spring Creek UCC, 4500 Spring Creek Rd. Minimum $6 donation, and we will pass the hat. <br/><br/>Emily Hurd will share her latest songs as well as some classics, and we will hear from the Swahili Choir of Victory UMC and Ron Holm’s Reconstituted Blues Band. <br/><br/>If people cannot join us, please feel free to send a donation to RUM, 201 Seventh St., Rockford IL 61104. <b...