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Illinois lawmakers pass marijuana legalization

By Vincent Caruso
05/31/2019
A bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois is en route to the highest office in the state.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, expungement, Kelly Cassidy, legalization, licensing, marijuana, regulations

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

Pilot program for medical marijuana as alternative to opioids goes into effect

02/05/2019
The Opioid Alternative Pilot Program launched Jan. 31, giving more Illinoisans the option to treat pain with medical marijuana in place of opioids.

TAGS: Alternative to Opioids Act, Bruce Rauner, Kelly Cassidy, marijuana, opioid

Illinois lawmakers hear testimony for marijuana legalization proposals

By Brendan Bakala
09/07/2017
Two bills to legalize marijuana currently sit in Springfield.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, Heather Steans, Kelly Cassidy, legalization, marijuana

Legislation would allow people convicted of cannabis offenses to petition for expungement if Illinois legalizes marijuana

By Hilary Gowins
03/30/2017
A proposed amendment to Illinois’ Criminal Identification Act would allow people to petition to have their arrest and conviction records cleared of any cannabis-related offenses that Illinois ultimately takes off the books through marijuana legalization.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, expungement, Kelly Cassidy, Marcus Evans, marijuana

Poll shows ‘large majorities’ of Illinois voters support legalizing marijuana

By Hilary Gowins
03/27/2017
Illinoisans of all ages, political party affiliations and regions of the state favor legalizing marijuana and regulating and taxing it like alcohol, as provided in legislation proposed by state Rep. Kelly Cassidy on March 22.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, Kelly Cassidy, legalization, marijuana

Illinois lawmaker proposes legislation to legalize marijuana

By Hilary Gowins
03/22/2017
Under state Rep. Kelly Cassidy’s proposal, Illinoisans age 21 and older could legally possess, manufacture and sell marijuana.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, decriminalization, Kelly Cassidy, legalization, marijuana

Modernizing marijuana law in Illinois

By Bryant Jackson-Green
03/04/2015
Limited criminal-justice resources need to be oriented first and foremost toward addressing crimes with victims, not personal conduct.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, decriminalization, Kelly Cassidy, marijuana

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Pensions / Research Report

Fixing Illinois pension crisis by amending nation’s most-restrictive pension law is legal, effective


Illinois is home to one of the worst pension crises in the country.1 At 39% funded, according to the nonpartisan Pew Charitable Trusts, Illinois has the worst pension funding ratio of any state.2 By contrast, neighboring Wisconsin’s pension system is 103% funded.3 In fiscal year 2022, Illinois’ total gen­eral funds pension costs, includ­ing pension bond...

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Labor / Policy Point

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

By Paul Kersey
06/19/2014
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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016

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