Politics

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th). Fleming expressed an interest in moving forward with reallocating police funding in order to show commitment to the community’s interests.

Human Services Committee reviews police services and response models in hopes of moving towards defunding

August 4, 2020

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd). Braithwaite said he does not want the recent Confederate flag incident to distract city officials from other initiatives.

Human Services Committee discusses issues of free speech after Confederate flag incident

August 4, 2020

Police Chief Demitrous Cook. Cook emphasized the importance of residents having options when it comes to ways they can file police complaints.

Mayor Hagerty discusses complaint process during policing Q&A

August 3, 2020

The Loop. Protestors painting the street at the intersection of State Street and Jackson Boulevard at 10 p.m. Saturday.

Solidarity Street: Students take Millennium Park, the Loop calling for an end to university-police contracts

August 3, 2020

The capitol building in Springfield. House Bill 4954 passed before the Illinois House Committee in March with 14 in favor and 7 opposed.

State Rep. calls for a diverse history curriculum and the suspension of Illinois history classes until that is achieved

August 2, 2020