Facing criticism over rising crime, Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposes $20M for witness protection program that’s never been funded – Chicago Tribune*

The program was established under a 2013 law known as the Gang Crimes Witness Protection Act. While law enforcement authorities say retaliation against witnesses is rare, and relocation is not often necessary, the move to fund the state program has backing from members of both parties.

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