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In Springfield, Sweeping Changes on Criminal Justice

Clip: 1/17/2021 | 6m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

The Illinois legislative Black Caucus passed criminal justice reform legislation this week

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus passes criminal justice legislation. Amanda Vinicky gives us the rundown on a week of sweeping changes — and history-making — in Springfield.

01/17/2021 | Rating NR

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