Audio from interview with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana.
The Illinois House followed the state Senate to approve a stripped down set of reforms from the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. It includes changes to police certification, the use of force and the cash bail system. The bill now goes to Governor J.B. Pritzker.
The original package drew early opposition from members of law enforcement including Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana.
“This isn’t against law enforcement, OK. It's against the community, protecting the community, the victims’ rights and to keep you safe, and have you know, be able to function in society, ” Caruana said.