Legislation would prevent police union contracts from overriding state law

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Police reform has been a hot topic in Illinois and around the nation, and now lawmakers are taking a look at police union contracts.

A new study by the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute reveals that police contracts are hindering internal investigations, making it difficult for police chiefs to get rid of problem officers.

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