Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that implements more “criminal justice reform” to Illinois’ parole system by limiting drug testing of parolees, among other changes. Pritzker on Friday signed Senate Bill 423, which implements reforms to the mandatory supervised release system, also known as parole. “This legislation supports the reintegration of individuals into […]
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Police arrest parolee after witnessing him trying to swallow baggie of crack cocaine in North Chicago
Police officers conducting a traffic stop on a parolee arrested him after witnessing him trying to swallow a baggie of crack cocaine in North Chicago, prosecutors said. Chadley C. Presley, 36, of Antioch, was charged with two counts of possession of cocaine over 15 grams, driving on a suspended license and obstructing the front windshield. […]
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Over 10 years in prison for Harvard man spotted by undercover officers participating in drug deal in McHenry County
A convicted felon, who was on parole and was spotted by police committing a drug deal in McHenry County, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison. Cameron J. Ratcliff, 40, of Harvard, was charged in March 2022 with possession of 100-400 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of 100-400 grams of […]
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Legislation would allow prisoners serving life sentences in Illinois ability to seek parole
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow people sentenced to life in prison in Illinois to be eligible to seek parole after serving 25 years. State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, announced House Bill 2045, which would allow a person serving a life sentence to become eligible for parole. The bill says […]
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Family wakes up, discovers burglar inside their home in Waukegan, prosecutors say
A Zion man out on parole for robbery was arrested after a family woke up and discovered the man inside their Waukegan home burglarizing the residence, prosecutors said. Ainsley A. Ball, 33, of Zion, was charged with residential burglary and theft under $500. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Francis DeRosa said during a Wednesday bond […]
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Man on parole in triple shooting case near Lake Bluff now charged in home invasion in Zion
A man who was released months ago from prison in a case where he was charged in connection with a triple shooting near Lake Bluff has now been charged in a home invasion in Zion. Court records show a home invasion occurred around 12:30 p.m. on March 25 in the 2700 block of Elizabeth Avenue […]
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Man on parole arrested after undercover officers spot him conducting drug deal in McHenry County
Officers conducting surveillance on a felon, who was on parole, arrested the man after spotting him committing a drug deal in McHenry County, prosecutors said. Cameron J. Ratcliff, 39, of the 1300 block of 7th Street in Harvard, was charged with possession of 100-400 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of 100-400 grams […]
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Bull Valley businessman released from prison after serving less than 15 years for attempted murder of his wife
A businessman convicted of trying to kill his wife in an hours-long attack at their mansion in Bull Valley in 2004 has been released from prison after serving less than 15 years. The Northwest Herald first reported Monday morning of the release of 80-year-old Billy J. Cox. Court records show Cox was convicted of attempted […]
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‘The administration is placing criminals above victims’: New measure would make changes to Illinois Prisoner Review Board
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that he says would better support crime victims by revamping the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, which grants and denies parole to inmates. House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, plans to file legislation that would make changes to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. “We […]