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Heartland Institute manager: Gun Offender Dashboard might not make much of a difference

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Lennie Jarratt fears the new Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Gun Offender Dashboard website could end up being a case of a well-intended plan having too many unintended consequences.

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ISRA president says criticism of Gun Offender Dashboard 'bit hypocritical'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson reasons all the loud opposition to the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) creation of its new Gun Offender Dashboard website is to be expected.

Rep. Willis-sponsored law amending the Care of Students with Diabetes Act now in effect

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Care of Students with Diabetes Act went into effect on Aug. 19, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Hernandez-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Weiss James donates $2,500 to Emanuel Welch's election campaign

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

Weiss James donated $2,500 to Democrat Emanuel Welch's election campaign committee, The People for Emanuel "Chris" Welch, on Aug. 28, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Rep. Willis-sponsored law amending the Counties Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Counties Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Melrose Park convicted of crimes against justice

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole in Melrose Park during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60402 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 60402 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

Sen. Harmon-sponsored law amending the Cannabis Control Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Sen. Don Harmon (D-39) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Cannabis Control Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Melrose Park convicted of crimes against persons

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Melrose Park during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

Michael Ruemmler donates $1,000 to Emanuel Welch's election campaign

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

Michael Ruemmler donated $1,000 to Democrat Emanuel Welch's election campaign committee, The People for Emanuel "Chris" Welch, on Aug. 28, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

James Coxworth donates $5,000 to Richard Boykin's election campaign

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

James Coxworth donated $5,000 to Democrat Richard Boykin's election campaign committee, Friends of Richard Boykin, on Aug. 28, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Sen. Sandoval-sponsored law amending the State Records Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval (D-11) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Records Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60525 convicted of drug crimes

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 60525 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

Rep. Lilly-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Lilly-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Willis-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-77) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Hernandez-sponsored law amending the State Records Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Records Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Welch-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60402 convicted of property crimes

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

There were 17 offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60402 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.