Legislative Black Caucus unveils anti-racism agenda
— September 2, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released its agenda of “sweeping reforms” meant to address systemic racism in the state at a news conference Tuesday, Sept….
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Perspectives on Progress: Demmer says GOP willing to listen to police reform proposals
— July 2, 2020SPRINGFIELD — As the Black Lives Matter protests continue in Illinois and throughout the nation, many observers have noticed something that sets the current wave of demonstrations…
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Perspectives on Progress: Robinson says Illinoisans must address systemic racism together
— June 29, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The social movement sparked by George Floyd’s death is one Illinoisans must harness together, Chicago Rep. Lamont Robinson Jr., said. On May 25, a white Minneapolis…
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Perspectives on Progress: Greenwood calls for reinvesting in black communities
— June 26, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The St. Louis metropolitan area is no stranger to racial tension. In 2014, the Missouri-side suburb of Ferguson was rocked by protests and riots when an African American…
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Perspectives on Progress: Lightford urges Illinoisans to harness opportunity to enact change
— June 24, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Sen. Kimberly Lightford said she hopes the demonstrations held across Illinois will galvanize residents and the Legislature into enacting a tangible end to institutional…
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Perspectives on Progress: Davis says filing legislation is a tool to force difficult conversations
— June 30, 2020SPRINGFIELD — For veteran state Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, filing legislation is often a way to start a conversation about racial justice in the Illinois General Assembly. “As…
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Perspectives on Progress: Meyers-Martin says police reform, societal ‘attitude’ change needed
— June 27, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin said her summer plans include identifying police reforms that will reduce officers’ use of force. It is “fortunate,” the Olympia Fields…
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Perspectives on Progress: Peters says path forward will take collective effort from Illinoisans
— June 25, 2020SPRINGFIELD – For state Sen. Robert Peters, ongoing protests sparked by the death of George Floyd are bigger than a single event of police violence, and it will take a collective…
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