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Pritzker to sign police reform bill today House Bill 3653 Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signing today includes many provisions supporters say hold police accountability. Others see recruiting tools for agencies i.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday signed House Bill 3653, a package of criminal law reforms sponsored by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. (Office of Gov. J.B. Pritzker)
CHICAGO Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a sweeping package of criminal law and police accountability reforms, making Illinois the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail for pretrial detention.
Pritzker held a signing ceremony Monday at Chicago State University with state lawmakers, law enforcement members and activists from community groups.
House Bill 3653, a criminal justice omnibus bill sponsored by the Legislative Black Caucus, passed the Senate 32-23 and the House by a vote of 60-50 with about an hour remaining in last month s lame-duck legislative session.
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“I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity afforded to me to serve this community as your Chief of Police. This has been a great experience for me and I pray I have served you well, Alcott said. (Shutterstock)
HOMEWOOD, IL Homewood Police Chief William Alcott has announced his retirement from the Homewood Police Department, starting Feb. 26. His retirement comes after more than 30 years of police service, joining the department in 1998, working his way up to chief of police in 2016, according to the village. I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity afforded to me to serve this community as your Chief of Police. This has been a great experience for me and I pray I have served you well, Alcott said. Most of all, I would like to commend the men and women of the Homewood Police Department for their professionalism and unwavering dedication to duty. For without them and all of their hard work, the Homewood Police Department would not be what it is toda