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Slaughter Legislation Enhancing Criminal Justice Reform Signed into Law

Jul 7, 2021 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – Measures to improve compensation for victims of crime and strengthen and enhance the SAFE-T Act, Illinois’ comprehensive criminal justice reforms passed earlier this year, championed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, were recently signed into law by...

Black Caucus Applauds Equity-Driven Learning Renewal Guidelines to Address Pandemic Learning Loss

Mar 31, 2021 | Ammons, Buckner, Davis, Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Members of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) are offering support for the state’s Learning Renewal Guide, a set of recommendations to help local schools address learning loss by students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Over the past year,...