Suburban police leaders still aren t thrilled with the sweeping criminal justice reform bill signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in February, but they re feeling better about it after amendments were tacked on this week in the final moments of the spring legislative session.
Chief Mitchell R. Davis III, chief of police of the Hazel Crest Police Department, is the first Black president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Davis began his career in law enforcement in Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)
Chief Davis is the Association’s First Black President
Chief Mitchell R. Davis III, chief of police of the Hazel Crest Police Department, was installed Friday, April 30, 2021, as president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. The ceremony occurred at Homewood-Flossmoor High School with family members and other chiefs from the south suburbs as special guests. Attendance was limited due to the pandemic.
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Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. Another bit of normalcy: Chicago public health Commissioner Allison Arwady told aldermen Monday she expects block parties will return this summer.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put the James R. Thompson Center up for sale May 3, 3021, announcing a request for proposals on purchasing the state government building. | Getty Image