Criminal Justice

Rauner signs bill protecting wrongfully arrested

A new Illinois law will help clear the records of innocent people wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity.

Chicago’s red-light cameras are merely a way for the city to extract more money from drivers; they have nothing to do with public safety.

Illinois lags behind other states in its efforts to curb recidivism through offender rehabilitation.

Police body cameras and other reforms will help save taxpayer dollars and improve both police accountability and public safety.

Restorative-justice programs ensure that property-crime victims are compensated for their losses and reduce prison costs.

First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety

Through the smarter use of parole, Illinois may be able to cut millions from its prison budget.

Changes to transfer policy will keep more minors under juvenile supervision, where they belong.

To get ex-offenders back to work and reduce crime, Illinois needs to lift restrictions on the right to earn a living.

Adult Redeploy has already saved Illinois nearly $50 million. Expanding it would save millions more.

The Illinois Department of Corrections reports that 62 percent of inmates are parents.

Illinois’ prison system is failing taxpayers and offenders alike. Here are six reforms to start fixing the problem.

Illinois spends $1.4 billion a year on overcrowded state prisons. Can the state get more for less?

Illinois’ prison budget grew $110 million over the last five years.

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