Reentry housing bill draws support from advocates; debate centers on cost, public safety | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Supporters of Illinois’ proposed “Homes for Good Act” say the measure could reduce recidivism and improve public safety by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing people leaving prison – stable housing. Jennifer Vollen-Katz, executive director of the John Howard Association, said the initiative goes beyond simply providing housing assistance to formerly incarcerated […]
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(The Center Square) – State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-Woodstock, says too many deaths initially ruled as suicides may actually be homicides, and he is pushing legislation to change how those cases are handled across Illinois. Wilcox’s proposal, Senate Bill 1781, would require additional training for law enforcement and stricter scrutiny of deaths when there is a […]