Pretrial Reform Not at Root of Blue Line Tragedy
Our hearts go out to Bethany MaGee and her family, who experienced an unimaginable horror. Her recovery will be long, and we know the pain and fear of what happened will live with her [...]
State’s Attorney’s Decision to Eliminate Felony Review of Gun Possession Charges Is Ripe for Abuse
In January 2025, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office instituted what they call the “Felony Review Bypass Program,” which allows the Chicago Police Department to file felony charges directly [...]
Approved Cook County Budget Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Protect Communities Impacted By Trump Cuts
Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve President Preckwinkle’s $10.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. The Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice commends the [...]
As Trump Slashes Social Services, Cook County Plans to Increase Law Enforcement Spending
Later this week, the Cook County Board of Commissioners will vote on President Preckwinkle’s $10.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. While we commend the County Board for rejecting [...]