Jones-Backed Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Measure Signed into Law

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – Law enforcement will no longer be able to take an individual’s property without just cause under new civil asset forfeiture guidelines recently signed into law and supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City. “This measure is a great...

Jones Applauds Repeal of Cook County’s Beverage Tax

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, applauded the Cook County Board’s decision Tuesday to repeal the county’s unpopular beverage tax. “This reckless tax had hurt families and small business owners by driving consumers out of our local...