Raffle Tickets!

There is still time to purchase tickets for our annual raffle: $20 each or 3 for $50.  Raffle ticket purchases should include contact information (in case you win!) and will be acknowledged with an email receipt showing your purchased raffle tickets. You need not be present to win. The grand prize...
October 9, 2015

Annual Luncheon

Our Annual Luncheon is in a month! We will be honoring the achievements of the Access to Community Treatment Court and the career dedication to the public interest of Miner Barnhill & Galland PC. Please use the Paypal form below to purchase luncheon tickets or raffle tickets. October 16, 2015...
September 14, 2015
Illinois State Capitol, Photo by Daniel Schwen

Chicago Appleseed Placed on Study Committee for Drug Field-Testing Program

On August 21, 2015, HB356, a bill establishing a pilot drug field-testing program was enacted, having passed both houses of the Illinois legislature and being signed by Governor Rauner. The bill, chiefly sponsored by Representative Zalewski in the House and Senator Harmon in the Senate, was develope...
September 14, 2015

ACT Court Milestone

Last week, the Access to Community Treatment Court achieved a major milestone, celebrating its first graduation for individuals who have successfully completed the problem-solving court program. 16 individuals were recognized for their efforts.  Several graduates shared powerful remarks about their...
September 14, 2015

Bond Reform Measure Signed

“The county should not be using bond being posted by non-convicted individuals as a revenue source. It’s a tax on poor black and brown people primarily,” said Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey, quoted in a WBEZ story on a new law concerning processing fees in the criminal court. The measure cap...
August 26, 2015