IL HJR0055

Creates the Englewood Violent Crime Task Force within the Illinois State Police to address violent crime in the 32nd Representative District, which encompasses Englewood and Grand Crossing communities on Chicago's South Side.

Task Force membership includes 20 positions: state officials (Governor, Attorney General, Director of Corrections), local officials (Chicago and East St. Louis mayors), legislative representatives, community leaders, academic experts, and business representatives; appointments must be made within 45 days.

Task Force shall study causes of violent crime in Englewood, evaluate feasibility of deploying Illinois State Police to the area, develop comprehensive long-term solutions, and recommend a plan to reduce violent crime incidents.

Task Force must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2014; members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses from Illinois State Police funds.

Resolution notes the 32nd District has 108,734 voting-age residents with over 27,000 living below poverty level, ranks in top 3 districts for violent crime incidents, and that over 700 registered voters have petitioned for Illinois State Police deployment to the area between 67th and 76th Streets.