CHICAGO – State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) demanded answers and sought solutions to the state crime lab’s backlog of DNA from nearly 700 murder cases during a Senate Public Health and Criminal Law committee hearing this afternoon.

“The backlog in murder DNA processing at the state crime lab is unacceptable,” Van Pelt said. “Technology exists to test DNA in under two hours, yet DNA from nearly 700 murder cases from the past few years is still backlogged. Law enforcement needs to be taking advantage of this technology. There are 700 families waiting for answers. They deserve closure.”

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Joint Apprentice Committee of the Associated Steel Erectors of Chicago and Bridge, Structural and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local Union #1 will be accepting apprentice applications April 8-12, 2019 from 8am-2pm and April 15-19, 2019 from 8am-2pm.

The test will be given on Saturday May 4, 2019.

Applicants must be able to read and write English language and provide the following required documents: 

• Original High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• Certified Birth Certificate (must be at least 18 years old) or Passport
• Valid Driver’s License or State Photo ID
• DD 214 if prior military service
• Three References (name, address and phone number required)
• Cashier’s Check or Money Order for $25.00 (not refundable) made out to: Apprenticeship Trust Fund
  NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS FOR APPLICATION

Study guides will be available for $10 from the testing agency during applications. Cash can be accepted for study guides.

For additional information and driving directions visit www.iwlocal1.com.