Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock Gov. JB Pritzker is joined by members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and other dignitaries in signing a package of bills aimed at addressing racial economic inequities. For far too long families of color have endured the hardships of an economic system designed to hold them back, said state Sen. Doris Turner on March 23. Turner, a Democrat from Springfield, was with Gov. JB Pritzker and other lawmakers at the Union Baptist Church in the capital city for the signing of four bills that make up the so-called economic access, equity and opportunity portion of the Illinois Black Caucus agenda.
Governor J.B. Pritzker calls signing HB 3653 ‘a substantial step toward dismantling the systemic racism that plagues our communities.’ Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that he will eliminate cash bail in the state of Illinois. The declaration, made as part of new legislation related to reforming Illinois’ criminal justice system, also included increased accountability for police officers, their use of mandatory body cameras among the changes.
GALESBURG A Facebook post attributed to Knox County Sheriff David Clague was posted and then quickly deleted Friday, Jan. 15, over language that some community members have called divisive and potentially racially insensitive.
House Bill 3653, passed by the Illinois House and Senate and spearheaded by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, and awaiting approval from the governor, could bring big changes to law enforcement, leading to negative reactions about its passage from state law enforcement agencies and organizations.
After its passage, a Facebook post attributed to Clague drew criticism from community members and the Galesburg NAACP branch. We have a job to do and that is to protect and serve the citizens of Knox County who have shown their support for us, he said. Hold your head high and be proud! Resigning is not acceptable and by doing so, it shows the Black Caucus that they won. We are better than that!
The Naperville City Council voted 5-4 to reject a resolution asking the governor to veto the Criminal Justice Reform Bill, a sweeping overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system.