Restoring Justice Act would give less time to Illinoisans when their offense becomes less of a crime

By Vincent Caruso

02/14/2019

As Illinois works to decriminalize minor offenses, the Restoring Justice Act would adjust sentences for past offenders.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, Illinois’ Cannabis Control, JB Pritzker, Kelly Cassidy, La Shawn Ford, marijuana

Illinois lawmakers pass bill legalizing industrial hemp

By Vincent Caruso

05/31/2018

While state law currently allows for the cultivation of hemp to be overseen by some government bodies, the Industrial Hemp Act would make legal the commercial production of hemp.

TAGS: hemp, Illinois’ Cannabis Control, Toi Hutchinson

Bill to expunge marijuana convictions passes House committee

By Brendan Bakala

04/26/2018

House Bill 2367 would allow those convicted of marijuana possession before Illinois decriminalized marijuana to petition for expungement of their guilty plea or criminal conviction.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, Drug Paraphernalia Control, expungement, Illinois’ Cannabis Control, La Shawn Ford, marijuana

Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

Published June 3, 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The best path to empowerment and success, especially for poor people, is work. Work allows us to prosper while providing dignity, upward mobility, the means to support ourselves and create value for others. It’s how we become thriving members of our community. Central to this process is our education...

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students