Illinois’ New Criminal Justice Law Begins to Take Effect
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The state’s criminal justice system will undergo major changes over the next few years.
Changes are coming to Illinois’ criminal justice system thanks to a new law passed in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Those changes will start to take effect in the next few days. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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Illinois’ New Criminal Justice Law Begins to Take Effect
Clip: 6/28/2021 | 6m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
Changes are coming to Illinois’ criminal justice system thanks to a new law passed in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Those changes will start to take effect in the next few days. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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Aldermanic Panel Part 1: Chicago Gun Violence
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Clip: 6/28/2021 | 9m 49s | According to police, 74 people were shot in Chicago — six fatally — over the weekend. (9m 49s)
Aldermanic Panel Part 2: Raucous City Council Meetings
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Clip: 6/28/2021 | 8m 45s | Four alderpeople weigh in on last week’s contentious City Council meetings. (8m 45s)
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Clip: 6/28/2021 | 3m 40s | Investment groups wager on future demand for senior housing. That and more from Crain’s. (3m 40s)
Traveling Photo Exhibit Honors Women of the Blues
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Clip: 6/28/2021 | 4m 24s | How a local photographer is paying tribute to female blues legends across the country. (4m 24s)
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