22 Apr Illinois Sheriffs’ Contact Information
Contact information for the sheriffs of all Illinois counties...
25 Mar A Letter from Mike, Incarcerated in IDOC
I'm hopeful that this message can be shared with all of the thousands of our concerned loved ones whom are currently taking steps to insure that those of us confined within state and federal correctional facilities are taken care of during the global COVID-19 crisis. I...
17 Mar How To: Video Visiting with a Person in IDOC
We know it is sometimes hard to find information or help when setting up a new account to visit or communicate with a loved one in IDOC. Here is a little "helper" we put together that gives some basic information on how to video visit. Go...
17 Mar Urgent Recommendations: COVID-19 and Prison Communities
Updated March 17, 2020Read a more detailed list of recommendations and other information here. The Illinois Prison Project and Restore Justice are making concrete recommendations to decrease demand on health systems and protect both inmates and communities. Illinois already has laws in place that will...
12 Feb HOW TO MAKE ILLINOIS A MORE COMPASSIONATE, JUST STATE
With a national, bipartisan belief in the need for criminal justice reform, Illinois lawmakers have an opportunity to enact long-overdue improvements. Governor JB Pritzker and legislative leaders have proven their commitment to making Illinois a more fair and just state in several important areas. But,...
12 Feb Marshan Allen Testimony Before Joint House-Senate Committee, February 13, 2020
Honorable Chairman Slaughter, Chairman Peters, Chairman Sims, Lt. Governor Stratton, and Committee Members: Thank you for scheduling this hearing and for allowing me the opportunity to share my personal experience with Illinois’ sentencing laws and to explain why serious changes are necessary. I grew up in East...
19 Dec Restore Justice Honors Sen. Harmon with 1st Abner Mikva Legislative Courage Award
Assistant Majority Leader Harmon’s Commitment to Justice, Compassion Make Illinois a Better State [ngg src="galleries" ids="3" display="basic_slideshow"] Tone Stockenstrom Photography Inc photos CHICAGO—On Thursday, Dec. 12, Restore Justice proudly honored Illinois State Senator Don Harmon with the first Abner Mikva Legislative Courage Award. Assistant Majority Leader Harmon sponsored...
05 Dec Changes to “Good Time” in 2020
by Restore Justice, in partnership with John Howard Association Changes to Illinois' Truth in Sentencing law become effective on January 1, 2020. Here is what you need to know. Disclaimer: Restore Justice was not a part of the legislative effort that resulted in the passage of HB0094,...
19 Nov Restore Justice Statement on SB 2311
Bill Would Give Families Visiting Incarcerated Loved Ones a Statewide Point of Contact We applaud Senator Laura Fine for introducing SB 2311. This measure would establish a statewide contact within the Illinois Department of Corrections for family members and other visitors of inmates. Currently, those with...
12 Nov House Committee Holding Subject Matter Hearing on Felony-Murder Reform
Contacts: Marshan Allen, (708) 483-7737; Chairman Justin Slaughter, (217) 782-0010 Illinois’ Felony-Murder Rule Harms Individuals, Families, & Communities SPRINGFIELD-The Judiciary - Criminal Law Committee chaired by Representative Justin Slaughter is holding a subject matter hearing on Wednesday, November 13 at 9 a.m. in D-1 of the Stratton...