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A youthful mistake could be a burden for life, according to a study released Thursday by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission. The study asserts that…
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An Illinois lawmaker want teenagers accused of murder to have a lawyer present when questioned by law enforcement. The popular Netflix documentary "Making…
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How do you get a 17-year-old to confess to a crime he didn’t commit? Turns out it’s not that hard.Two years ago, Trevon Yates confessed to St. Clair…
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The state may still be far from a budget deal, but the General Assembly was able to pass several criminal justice reforms in the spring legislative…
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This story first appeared in the June 2014 issue. Special monitoring visits to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice recently found youth detainees…
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Summer is a time lawmakers can work on legislation that didn't move anywhere during the General Assembly's spring session. One of those proposals would…
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A new law will automatically clear certain arrest records for juveniles when they turn 18. It’s meant to keep arrests that did not result in criminal…
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The Illinois Legislature adjourned its spring session having passed a new state budget and other key measures, but leaving some business undone. Here's a…
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The Illinois General Assembly is weighing the creation of a "juvenile ombudsman," an independent official who can keep an eye on the state's juvenile…
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If a 17-year-old were caught stealing an iPod in Illinois, he or she would likely end up in the juvenile justice system. However, if the same teenager…