Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform

6 highlights from Illinois criminal justice commission’s final report

By Hilary Gowins

01/20/2017

The criminal justice commission’s recommendations work toward providing more opportunity for ex-offenders and reducing the state’s prison population.

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Rauner reaffirms commitment to criminal-justice reform

By Bryant Jackson-Green

01/22/2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner highlights the continued need for criminal-justice reform to save taxpayer dollars and restore opportunity. To get there, Illinois must embrace reforms that enable ex-offenders to provide for themselves and their families once they’ve served their sentences.

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Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

Illinois’ tax code stands in the way of the state’s economic competitiveness. The combination of high tax burdens and a poor tax structure contributes to the loss of jobs and investment to other states. From a place of former economic dominance, Illinois now ranks 45th in gross state product (GSP) growth over the past decade...

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Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform

6 highlights from Illinois criminal justice commission’s final report

Rauner reaffirms commitment to criminal-justice reform

Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

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