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Over the last few decades, Illinois forensic labs — most of which are run by the Illinois State Police — have been rocked by scandals involving misconduct by analysts and backlogs in case processing. Join us for a conversation about how we got here and what comes next. buff.ly/UvZLEHr
Tune in to WVON 1690 AM at 9:30 a.m. today to hear senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros discussing what homeowners need to know about Illinois’ changing property tax sale laws. www.wvon.com
Last call for early-bird tickets to our summer social and fundraiser at KOVAL Distillery on Monday, June 22. Enjoy cocktails, food, games, raffle prizes, and more. All funds raised will support our next judicial election guide. $40 early bird tickets end tonight at midnight.
Join Injustice Watch, the Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project, and the Uptown People’s Law Center on June 18 in Logan Square for happy hour! (You’ll receive the exact address after you RSVP.) givebutter.com/pnap0618
State legislators passed historic reforms to Illinois’ controversial property tax sales, which had led to thousands losing their homes and all of their home equity. Read the latest from us and @raceandequityproject.org here:
Illinois property tax sale laws are changing. How much will homeowners actually benefit? (Copublished with @raceandequityproject.org) buff.ly/eXvuRBN
How did Texas become the gold standard for forensic science oversight in the U.S.? What can Illinois policymakers learn? Join us on June 23 for a conversation with experts, including Peter Stout of the Houston Forensic Science Center. buff.ly/UvZLEHr
Registration for this event is off the charts so far!! So glad to see this is a topic of such interest to folks in Illinois and beyond. Sign up and join us for this free event on 6/23!
Do you enjoy summer cocktails, games and raffles? Do you appreciate the @injusticewatch.org judicial election guide and want to help support that work? Then join us on June 22 for our summer social + fundraiser! Early-bird tickets end tonight at midnight — prices go up tomorrow. Get yours now!
IL lawmakers finally passed a bill overhauling the state's property tax sale system. Our big question: how will homeowners fare in the new system? @cb-312.bsky.social and I dug into the details for @raceandequityproject.org and @injusticewatch.org
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State legislators passed historic reforms to Illinois’ controversial tax sales, which had led to thousands losing their homes and all of their home equity.
State legislators passed historic reforms to Illinois’ controversial tax sales, which had led to thousands losing their homes and all of their home equity.
Last call for early-bird tickets to our summer social and fundraiser at KOVAL Distillery on Monday, June 22. Enjoy cocktails, food, games, raffle prizes, and more. All funds raised will support our next judicial election guide. $40 early bird tickets end tonight at midnight.
State legislators passed historic reforms to Illinois’ controversial tax sales, which had led to thousands losing their homes and all of their home equity.
Join us for a conversation about crime lab oversight. Panelists include:
🔹 Kate Judson, Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
🔹 Sarah Chu, Cardozo School of Law
🔹 Peter Stout, Houston Forensic Science Center
🔹 Amy Watroba, Illinois Forensic Science Commission
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Join us for a fun summer evening celebrating public service journalism!
