CHICAGO (Sept 23, 2020) – The Chicago Progressive Caucus joins the nation in mourning the senseless death of Breonna Taylor and is deeply disturbed by the announcement that no one will be held criminally responsible for her murder. This decision was delayed for far too long and comes up far short of a just result. […]
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The National Guard would not resolve the tensions in Chicago
Chicago Tribune The Chicago Progressive Caucus stands united in its rejection of the use of the Illinois National Guard for policing in Chicago. As we have seen in Minnesota and in Portland, calling in the National Guard neither reduces tension nor addresses the underlying public safety concerns… read more…
Chicago Progressive Caucus Calls for City to Renew Its Commitment to Implementing the Consent Decree
CHICAGO (August 12, 2020) – The Chicago Progressive Caucus calls for the City to renew its commitment to implementing the federal consent decree quickly and aggressively. The City of Chicago entered into a federal consent decree with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office on January 31, 2019. The goal of the consent decree was a top-to-bottom […]