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The state’s heightened focus on
balanced and restorative justice has reduced juvenile crime through
cost-effective, community-based programs. Defining a shared vision,
Illinois leaders have begun to create a new framework for
unprecedented collaboration on the complex issues affecting at-risk
youths, delivering a plan for progress. Top priorities have been
identified for continuing the state’s compliance with legislative
mandates and advancing the overall cause of juvenile justice.
The Illinois emphasis on rational
juvenile justice reform stems directly from desires to keep our
youths and communities safe — and to address the high financial and
personal costs of juvenile crime.
View the September
report.
[Click here to download Adobe Acrobat reader for PDF version of
report.]
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The posters are part of the ILCC’s
underage alcohol prevention program entitled Project 21, which is a
collaborative effort between the ILCC, the
Illinois State Police,
local liquor commissioners and local law enforcement in a statewide
crackdown on underage drinking and sales to minors. Over the past
year, Project 21 seminars have been presented in 55 municipalities
throughout the state.
For the second year, ILCC is joined by
the "Be Real" campaign and the Chicago Bears in the "Under 21 Bear
Down on Underage Sales" campaign. Be Real is a part of the "Futures
for Kids" initiative, which is the statewide resource created by
Gov. Ryan for programs and policies related to the health, safety
and education of infants, children and teen-agers. The Be Real
campaign targets 10- to 14-year-olds with the message that it is
cool not to use alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. The program
encourages youth to take pride in their talents, achievements and
interests, while remaining alcohol, tobacco and drug free.
"Be Real and Under 21 are tackling some
of the most serious problems surrounding alcohol and substance
abuse, not only where they exist but also where they start," Mrs.
Ryan said.
"By targeting parents, teachers, liquor
licensees and children with different strategies and the same ‘no
use’ message, we are able to have a greater impact on children’s
lives."
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The two posters will be sent to all of
Illinois’ liquor licensees, plus 75 colleges and universities in the
state. The
posters are also available online through the ILCC website. The
laws and penalties on drinking underage and serving a minor are
listed on the bottom of the posters. Funding for the posters came
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-Illinois
Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission
is the state regulatory agency that ensures liquor licensees comply
with the provisions of the Liquor Control Act. The commission
provides industry education programs that focus on enforcement
practices, interpretations of Illinois liquor control laws,
reduction programs on illegal sales of alcoholic beverages to
minors, and licensed training on responsible server and seller
practices. In addition, the ILCC is designated as the lead agency in
developing a strategy for reducing the availability and delivery of
tobacco products to minors.
For more
information, call (312) 814-0706; write to the Illinois Liquor
Control Commission at 100 W. Randolph St.., Suite 5-300, Chicago, IL
60601; or visit
www.state.il.us/lcc.
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[OCT. 26, 2002]
The Lincoln Community High
School National Honor Society and student government will sponsor a
canned food drive on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. at local IGA,
Eagle and Kroger grocery stores. The public is encouraged to help
with this project.
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