| Source | Chicago Defender |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 22, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | July 22, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicagodefender.com/illinois-ups-wrongful-conviction-payouts-including-for-juveniles/ |
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By [Judith Ruiz-Branch][2]
People who were wrongfully imprisoned in Illinois could see larger payouts under
a [newly signed law][3] which raises the compensation cap.
Illinois has the [most exonerations][4] of any state, according to the Registry
of Exonerations. A new provision also makes...