Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice criticizes Will County State\’s Attorney Jim Glasgow for misleading the public about the Pretrial Fairness Act, which has resulted in lower crime rates and fewer pretrial incarcerations.
Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice Slams Prosecutor for Misinformation on Pretrial Fairness Act
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Trump’s agenda 47 Sparks alarm among Federal workers and local leaders in the DC Area
Former President Donald Trump’s Agenda 47 proposal to relocate up to 100,000 federal jobs from Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. has sparked widespread anxiety and outrage, with local leaders, businesses, and federal workers expressing concern over the potential economic and democratic implications.
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Pew Research Center Report uncovers racial and political disparities in perceptions of local crime news
A Pew Research Center report found that Americans consume local crime news more than any other local topic except the weather, with Black Americans being particularly likely to perceive bias in crime news, and many Americans struggling to access high-quality information about local crime.
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John Branca’s Masterstroke: How Michael Jackson’s Estate Surged Passed $2 Billion in Ticket Sales
Michael Jackson’s estate, managed by John Branca and John McClain, has generated over $2.5 billion in revenue from various projects, including concert films, Broadway shows, and music catalog sales, despite legal battles and family strife.
Posted inBusiness
Busey Wealth Management names new Director of Family Office
Abigail S. George has been appointed as Senior Vice President – Director of Family Office at Busey Wealth Management, where she will lead a team dedicated to providing personalized strategic solutions and advisor oversight to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.
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Real Estate Giant RealPage Accused of Price Fixing, Violating Antitrust Laws
The Department of Justice and eight state Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against RealPage Inc., alleging that the commercial revenue management software firm illegally price-fixes rental rates, artificially increasing costs for millions of renters nationwide.
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Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow named ILACP Public Official of the Year
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has been named the Public Official of the Year for 2024 by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for his groundbreaking initiatives and support of law enforcement.
Posted inLifestyle
“The Fallen Fruit” by Shawntelle Madison
The new book “The Fallen Fruit” by Shawntelle Madison tells the story of Cecily Bridge-Davis, who inherits a property with a curse that sends her back in time, and her brother, Millie Bridge, who is also cursed to travel through time.
Posted inState
Capitol Brief: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins
AFSCME Council 31 is urging the state to negotiate terms for the closure and reconstruction of Stateville Correctional Center, which could affect nearly 500 workers and could lead to transfers to understaffed facilities.
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State law banning concealed carry-on public transit ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems unconstitutional, but the law remains in effect for everyone else as the parties in the case consider their next steps.
