State lawmakers: Our new justice system without money bond prioritizes public safety over wealth
Replacing broken tough-on-crime systems with policies that are smart on violence works.
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Sen. Robert Peters: Chicago is ready for the Democratic National Convention
Thanks to progress made by President Joe Biden and Democrats at the state and local level, Chicago is experiencing a renaissance.
Robert Peters and Marcus C. Evans Jr.: Illinois should be leading the way for offshore wind on the Great Lakes
Talk to anyone about politics in the last two months, and the two biggest issues on people's minds are gas prices and inflation. And for good reason. With no end...
State senators: This holiday, there’s no panacea for Chicago’s gun violence. Let’s find real solutions.
On a warm Saturday night in mid-May, Chicago lost another young person to gun violence. Seandell Holliday, a 16-year-old, was fatally shot in Millennium Park. His tragic death has reignited...
Op-ed: Before launching more crime bills, Springfield Republicans should better understand gun violence
With the state legislature set to reconvene this month, there's a sudden burst of interest on the Republican side of the aisle for investing in public safety. They even took...
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In his Feb. 10 article, "Battling Evil," Ray Recchi indicated that Morality in Media supports "censorship" and wants the "freedom to choose for everyone else." He is wrong on both...