In the past, crime victims had few legal rights, such as the right to be…
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Anti-Police Demonstration Marches Through Bridgeport
An anti-police group under the moniker “FTP” marched north through Bridgeport Tuesday, May 15. The protest was focused on expressing ant- CPD sentiment and ending what participants refer to as police brutality.
Victory for First Amendment Right to Audio Record Police « American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois
On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled for the American…
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Chris Drew- An Activist Passes; His Work and Case Continue
Free speech didn’t die this week, but one of its defenders did. Chris Drew , street…
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Are Chicago Dog Owners Heeding Leash Law?
A number of recent dog attacks prompted City Clerk Susana Mendoza to push for a resolution co-sponsored…
Mayor and Police Supe To Announce Community Safety Measures
Want to hear hear about additional safety measures being planned for Chicago communities? Mayor Emanuel…
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Smart Phone Use a Threat to Your Freedom in Illinois
Are Cameras the New Guns? asks a recent story in Gizmodo. According to the story,…
Judge Ursula Walowski: Working to “Wipe Out Domestic Violence”
Judge Ursula Walowski works at a pace that can only be described as frenetic. A…