Speak Out Illinois LLC

12/13/2025

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12/13/2025

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12/10/2025

12/07/2025

12/03/2025

Registration is now OPEN for Our February 6th, 2026 Session.
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11/29/2025

Your Voice. Your Story. Your Power.

Have you or someone you know experienced police misconduct, excessive force, discrimination, or abuse?

Speak Out Illinois LLC is stepping up to help our community access the public records you deserve.
We will submit a FOIA request on your behalf to obtain documents such as:
🔹 Police incident reports
🔹 Body-worn camera footage
🔹 Dispatch audio
🔹 Use-of-force reports
🔹 Training policies

Our goal is simple: collect the truth and use it to push for real change with local and state leadership.

📧 Submit your request: [email protected]

Your submission helps us identify patterns, strengthen evidence, and advocate for meaningful reform that protects every Illinois resident.

TOGETHER, WE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE.

Disclaimer: Speak Out Illinois LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal or medical advice. FOIA support is offered solely for public transparency and advocacy purposes.

11/27/2025

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A storm system is expected to roll through Central Illinois following Thanksgiving bringing widespread accumulating snow to much of the Midwest. The storm is expected to…

11/26/2025

Public Statement from Speak Out Illinois LLC

Regarding a Second Body-Camera Video Involving Officer Devonte Tincher of the East Peoria Police Department

Speak Out Illinois LLC remains dedicated to promoting transparency, fairness, and community trust throughout Central Illinois. After reviewing a second publicly released body-camera video involving Officer Devonte Tincher of the East Peoria Police Department, many residents have shared concerns about the pattern of interactions now visible through public records.

From the perspective of an ordinary viewer, this second video appears to show another encounter that escalates quickly. In the footage, the individual can be seen on the ground while Officer Tincher maintains physical control, followed by scenes where additional officers arrive and the individual is taken into custody. Based solely on what is visible, the person does not appear to display aggressive behavior during the moments captured, nor does the video show the individual reaching for an officer’s gear or equipment.

This incident is now the second publicly released recording involving Officer Devonte Tincher, which understandably raises questions within the community. When multiple videos surface showing similar types of encounters with the same officer, it is natural for residents to call for clarity, communication, and reassurance that proper oversight procedures are being followed.

To remain absolutely clear:
Speak Out Illinois LLC is not offering legal advice, professional analysis, or definitive conclusions about the actions of any individual or agency.
Our observations reflect only what can be seen in publicly released footage accessible to anyone.

Community trust depends on open dialogue and a willingness to examine situations that cause concern. When public records reveal repeated incidents involving the same officer, people reasonably seek transparency and accountability in how these interactions are reviewed.

Speak Out Illinois LLC will continue to uplift community voices, support open discussion, and advocate for the rights and fair treatment of all Illinois residents. We encourage community members to watch the footage themselves, consider what they see, and stay engaged in conversations that strengthen trust between law enforcement and the public.

— Speak Out Illinois LLC
Advocacy • Community • Transparency

(Video footage lawfully obtained through FOIA Request to the City of East Peoria)

11/25/2025

Public Statement from Speak Out Illinois LLC

Regarding Body-Camera Footage Involving the East Peoria Police Department

Speak Out Illinois LLC is committed to amplifying community concerns and encouraging transparent conversations around policing and civil rights in Illinois. After viewing a publicly available body-camera video involving the East Peoria Police Department, we believe it is important to acknowledge what many residents have already been discussing.

From an everyday viewer’s standpoint, the footage appears to show an interaction that escalates quickly. In the visible moments, the individual does not appear to be acting aggressively. We did not see anything that looked like the person reaching toward the officer’s equipment. The video also shows the individual being taken to the ground and later handcuffed, where they appear still and compliant based solely on what can be seen in the recording.

To be absolutely clear:
Speak Out Illinois LLC is not providing professional analysis, legal advice, expert conclusions, or any form of official determination.
We are sharing observations as community members responding to what the video visibly shows.

Incidents involving law enforcement—especially when force is used—naturally raise questions and concerns among the public. When allegations such as resisting, obstructing, or attempting to disarm an officer are made, people expect clear and consistent evidence. Footage like this underscores why transparency and open dialogue are necessary to build trust between communities and policing agencies.

Speak Out Illinois LLC will continue to support conversations centered on fairness, accountability, and the rights of all Illinois residents. We encourage everyone to watch the video themselves, consider what they see, and stay engaged in efforts to promote safety and justice in our communities.

— Speak Out Illinois LLC
Advocacy • Community • Transparency

(Video footage was obtained lawfully through a FOIA request through the City of East Peoria)

11/25/2025

📢 EVENT UPDATE — CAREER FAIR CANCELED

Speak Out Illinois LLC is canceling our December 17, 2025 Career Fair at the Peoria Public Library – Main Library.

Due to low employer sign-ups and limited time to market the event properly, we’re hitting pause so we can rebuild this event the right way. Our goal is to deliver a career fair that actually connects people with real opportunities—and we’re committed to doing that in 2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please stay tuned to our page for the new date and updated details.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

— Speak Out Illinois LLC

11/22/2025

Truly amazing to see! Congratulations!

📣 PILI is honored to receive a $10,000 Community Needs Grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois!

Abigail Causer, PILI Managing Attorney for our Central Region, and Judge Lisa Wilson, Chair of PILI’s Tenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, were thrilled to visit with Amanda Fiske, CFCI Director of Grants and Community Initiatives, to accept the grant on our behalf.

This generous support will support our courthouse help desks, Conflict-of-Interest Pro Bono Referral Panel, and Law Student Internship placement—ensuring more individuals and families in the Tenth Judicial Circuit can access free civil legal assistance when they need it most.

Thank you, CFCI, for investing in access to justice across Central Illinois. 💙

11/20/2025

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