Stories Related to Illinois
Illinois Utilizing $45 Million In Marijuana Tax Grants
Illinois officials have announced the approval of $45 million in grants to support community reinvestment for those affected by the war on drugs. The grant funds were generated from the sales tax of adult-use cannabis sales.
Rommy Kassim
7/9/2022
Illinois HB 4392 Now Allows Applicants To Recieve Expunctions
Illinois has recently signed approval for House Bill 4392, which will now allow positive cannabis tests for those applying for an expunction of criminal charges. The previous law required that individuals seeking an expunction or seal of felony drug convictions to test negative of cannabis usage.
Rommy Kassim
6/15/2022
Illinois Bill Would Fundamentally Change Criminal Justice System With Police Reform Efforts
The proposed legislation in Illinois would end cash bail, allow for anonymous complaints against police officers, expand police training, prohibit chokeholds, and make it easier to ban police officers from working, to name a few.
Rommy Kassim
11/12/2021
Illinois Bans Police Officers From Conducting Background Checks On People Attending Public Meetings
Citizens voicing their opinions at public meetings is an important part of our democracy. What is equally important, one could argue, is that law enforcement does now abuse their power and violate the privacy of these speakers in retaliation.
Rommy Kassim
9/7/2021
