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    News

    Prosecutors said her sexual orientation was motive to kill. Now, she’s asking Illinois’ governor for clemency.

    By Chloe Hilles | January 26, 2022

    Bernina Mata’s case sheds light on the ‘abuse-to-prison pipeline’ and the infrequency of clemency approvals.

    Police and Prosecutors
    Gerald Berry, 16 in this photo, holding his baby brother Kendrick. Berry is serving life in prison on a felony murder conviction.

    Illinois changed its controversial ‘felony murder rule.’ Here’s who the reform left behind.

    By Rita Oceguera and Chloe Hilles | January 20, 2022

    Illinois recently made changes to narrow the scope of the law, which disproportionately impacts young people of color and women. But advocates say the reforms don’t go far enough.

    Prisons and Jails

    Health care in Illinois prisons is deficient: Report

    By Chloe Hilles | October 21, 2021

    Health care inside Illinois prisons does not meet standards, and serious health issues are going untreated, according to an independent, court-ordered monitor.

    Judicial Elections
    Toni Preckwinkle sits in the foreground in a green jacket, while Joanne Fehn stands at a lecturn in the large and airy IBEW Local 134 union hall

    Judicial hopefuls seek Cook County Democratic Party’s endorsement for 2022 primary

    By Maya Dukmasova and Chloe Hilles | October 15, 2021

    A diverse lineup of judicial candidates courted the party’s central committee at the obscure “pre-slating” event.

    Prisons and Jails
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    Cook County sheriff takes state officials to court over stalled prison transfers

    By Carlos Ballesteros and Chloe Hilles | September 23, 2021

    Sheriff Tom Dart filed a petition before the Illinois Supreme Court on Monday asking the justices to force the state department of corrections to accept the transfer of over 500 people from the Cook County Jail.

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