ILBC Responds to Constitutional Ruling on SAFE-T Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) issued the following statement following the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Pre-trial Fairness Act provision in the SAFE-T Act.  “After today’s ruling by the...

Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.  “Our hearts and support go out to the grieving family of the individual lost to gun...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement: “The release of police body camera...

West takes Oath, Emphasizes Work Ahead to Support Families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term: “As we begin a new General Assembly, it’s important that we continue to move Illinois forward. We must build on public safety reforms...