GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SAYS HIS OFFICE IS LOOKING AT A NUMBER OF PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO THE DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD. 

WHETHER IT BE BANNING CHOKEHOLDS BY POLICE OR REQUIRING COPS TO BE LICENSED BY THE STATE…THE GOVERNOR SAYS HE’S LISTENING TO ALL IDEAS.

THE GOVERNOR SAID SEVERAL CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE. THAT INCLUDE MORE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS HE’S ALSO SEEKING INPUT FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT. HE SAYS BOTTOM LINE, THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND MORE INVESTMENT IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES.