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From former Board Chairman, Hon. George Timberlake: “George Hill was a friend to all those individuals who were advocating for change in the world of juvenile justice. What we sometimes forget is that he became a voice for examining what the justice system did to and for kids when he was 32 as a member

The Chicago Tribune recently sat down to talk with local Black women leaders about their leadership and what it means to the communities they serve. One of these influential Black women is Commissioner Esther Franco-Payne, executive director of Cabrini Green Legal Aid. Since 1999, she has been working in her local community to affect lasting

Michelle Mbekeani is a Policy Advisor in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Prior to that, Michelle was a Staff Attorney at the Shriver Center on Poverty Law. There she focused on police reform, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. At the Shriver Center Michelle authored a report, Handcuffs in Hallways, that did an in-depth

The Coleman Foundation Board of Directors announced today its appointment of Commissioner Shelley A. Davis as the new President and CEO. Davis is a lifelong Chicagoan with over 25 years of experience in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors. Shelley is committed to social justice, equity, and serving as a bridge between community and resources. Davis’

The Commission is excited to report that Governor J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton released a new plan they say will transform the state’s juvenile justice system over the next four years. The Model — called 21st Century Illinois Transformation Model — focuses on reducing the harm of incarceration by transitioning youth to small,

Recently appointed by Illinois’ Governor and Lt. Governor, the Commission welcomes its five newest members. Members are appointed for their training, experience, and special knowledge around prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency or the administration of justice. Read bios of our newest members below: Briana Payton: Payton is a recent 2020 graduate of the University of