criminal justice reform

Cash bail, classroom phone bans, and the fight over college funding—here’s what Illinois lawmakers are really debating this spring. - UIS PAR 2026

Illinoisans convicted of a drug felony would still be able to access cash welfare assistance under a measure approved by the Illinois House last week.The…

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's legislative district seat saw not just one, but two replacements within a week. And Governor J.B. Pritzker…

Decades of tough-on-crime policies have begun to give way in recent years to conversations about alternatives to incarceration.State lawmakers on Tuesday…

This week, Illinois lawmakers wrapped up the work of the 101st General Assembly. And there is a new House Speaker - Chris Welch - after Michael Madigan…