MEMBERS OF THE BLACK LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS ARE CALLING FOR A SPECIAL SESSION. 

REPRESENTATIVE KAM BUCKNER OF CHICAGO SAYS THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHOULD MEET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO DISCUSS THINGS LIKE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES.

BUCKNER SAYS THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN SEVERAL BILLS PROPOSED ADDRESSING THESE ISSUES THAT HAVEN'T BEEN DEBATED YET.

BUCKNER SAYS THESE ISSUES CAN'T WAIT UNTIL LAWMAKERS RETURN FOR THE VETO SESSION IN NOVEMBER. HE'D LIKE TO SEE A SPECIAL SESSION CALLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.