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September 30—Raise Your Voice for Advocacy at Karaoke Night with Chicago Appleseed

Chicago Appleseed's first ever karaoke night, taking place on Tuesday, September 30th at Gman Tavern. Register today! 📅 Tuesday, September 30th ⏰ 6:00 - 10:00 pm 📍 Gman Tavern (3740 N Clark St, Chicago) 🔗 Register in advance or support as a sponsor Come build c...

Victory: Pretrial Success Grant Program Preserved, Funding Kept for Critical Pretrial Services

On May 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed its annual budget, including a measure to ensure continued funding of the Pretrial Success grant program. Established in 2024 as part of the Pretrial Success Act, the program funds organizations that provide voluntary services aimed at ensuring individ...

Introducing the 2025 FJLOC Cohort’s Ambitious Social Justice Projects

The 2025 Future Justice Lawyers of Chicago (FJLOC) officially began on their program January 11, 2025, marking another year of committed student engagement in pressing legal and social justice issues. The purpose of our FJLOC program is help local students understand how they can pursue careers focu...

VICTORY: The FAIR Act Passes, Office of State Public Defender Will Be Established

On May 31, 2025, the Funded Advocacy & Independent Representation (FAIR) Act was passed by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. The FAIR Act requires Illinois to establish an Office of the State Public Defender; Illinois will join 45 states in our nation in creating a public oversight...

BREAKING – HB 1628 Passes, Marking an Important Step Toward Data Collection and Transparency in Reporting Civil Asset Forfeiture Practices

Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts is celebrating the passage of Illinois House Bill 1628, an important step toward enhancing data collection and transparency in reporting in civil asset forfeiture practices. This bill builds on reforms from 2018 to the civil asset forfeiture reporting process...

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