Illinois Innocence Project

Illinois Innocence Project: Lunch and Learn with Exoneree Jerry Herrington

hbruc3 — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:18:13 +0000

Illinois Innocence Project: Lunch and Learn with Exoneree Jerry Herrington hbruc3 Fri, 09/05/2025 - 11:18

Join the Illinois Innocence Project on Tuesday, September 23 for our campus-wide Lunch & Learn with IIP exoneree Jerry Herrington. This Lunch & Learn is the first in our monthly series featuring presentations and discussions with freed/exonerated individuals.

Registration is OPEN and required for this event! A lunch buffet will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – program begins at noon
Location: Student Union, South Ballroom
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Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 9 at 5:00 PM

Here is some information about Jerry:

IIP exoneree Jerry Herrington was wrongfully convicted in 1992 in Cook County. He spent 28 years imprisoned as an innocent man until he was released in 2020. He was fully exonerated in 2025. This will be Jerry’s first official guest speaking engagement with our UIS community. Leanne Beyer, IIP senior staff attorney, will join Jerry to discuss his case. You can find out more about Jerry’s case on the National Registry of Exonerations.

Registration closes on Tuesday, September 9, at 5:00 PM. Please make sure you have placed your RSVP by then.

When

Tue, Sep 23 2025, 11:30am - 1pm Google Outlook iCal

Location

Student Union, South Ballroom

Event Type

Employee

Faculty

Department

Illinois Innocence Project

Stories of Justice: An Evening with Amanda Knox

jcook36 — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:54:03 +0000

Stories of Justice: An Evening with Amanda Knox jcook36 Tue, 08/05/2025 - 09:54

The Illinois Innocence Project is pleased to present "Stories of Justice: An Evening with Amanda Knox" on September 24, 2025 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Amanda will read from her newest book, FREE: My Search for Meaning and share her journey to reclaim her identity after spending 4 years in an Italian prison and enduring 8 years on trial for a murder she did not commit. Following the reading, there will be a panel discussion with Amanda and clients the Illinois Innocence Project has helped exonerate and/or release.

Registration is required - reserve your spot for this don't-miss evening!

When

Wed, Sep 24 2025, 5 - 8pm Google Outlook iCal

Location

Union League Club of Chicago

Event Type

Department

Center for State Policy & Leadership

Illinois Innocence Project

UIS Illinois Innocence Project secures exoneration of six men after 124 years of wrongful imprisonment

bwood8 — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:10:03 +0000

UIS Illinois Innocence Project secures exoneration of six men after 124 years of wrongful imprisonment bwood8 Tue, 07/01/2025 - 18:10

Illinois Innocence Project client Jerry Herrington exonerated after 29 years of wrongful imprisonment

bwood8 — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:05:38 +0000

Illinois Innocence Project client Jerry Herrington exonerated after 29 years of wrongful imprisonment bwood8 Tue, 03/04/2025 - 13:05

Cook County judge exonerates Brian Beals after 35 years of wrongful incarceration

bwood8 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:38:33 +0000

Cook County judge exonerates Brian Beals after 35 years of wrongful incarceration bwood8 Tue, 12/12/2023 - 16:38

Illinois Innocence Project at UIS begins Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance training

bwood8 — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:17:31 +0000

Illinois Innocence Project at UIS begins Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance training bwood8 Fri, 03/31/2023 - 16:17

Defenders of the Innocent 2022

kmeid2 — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:16:44 +0000

Defenders of the Innocent 2022 kmeid2 Wed, 09/07/2022 - 13:16

Time to Celebrate!

It's time to reconnect and celebrate! Join the Illinois Innocence Project at our Defenders of the Innocent event to support our fight to free the innocent, and honor the many freed and exonerated guests in attendance.

The Exoneree Band returns to the stage with special guest Amanda Knox. Freedom and a love of music bind these exonerees who collectively lost 100+ years of their lives to wrongful imprisonment for crimes they did not commit.

Be inspired by their original songs telling stories of their survival. Gather with old and new friends among unique indoor and outdoor lounges, and enjoy the award-winning wines of Danenberger, a bucket of beer or a variety of beverages at cash bars throughout.

It's a night you won't want to miss!

Location

Danenberger Family Vineyards
12341 Irish Road
New Berlin, IL

Schedule

5:30 Doors Open
5:45 Cocktail Reception
6:30 Program
7:15 Food Stations
8:30 Dessert Bar

Cost

$100 per person

A sponsorship is a great way to show your support for our work. Sponsors at $1,000+ will receive tickets to attend a pre-event Meet and Greet with the Exoneree Band and Amanda Knox.

Danenberger has a variety of seating throughout. No specific seats are assigned to your registration. Contact Courtney Reed if accommodations are needed (courtney.reed@uis.edu or 217-414-9301).

Ticket sales close October 13.

2022 Defender of the Innocent Awardees

For their leadership in making the prevention of wrongful convictions a priority in the General Assembly.

Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
State Senator Elgie Sims, Jr.
Randall F. Witter

2022 Angel of Justice Awardee

For his unwavering commitment to justice, our mission and the people we serve.

Exoneree Angel Gonzalez

Questions

lip@uis.edu or 217-414-9301

When

Sat, Oct 15 2022, 5:30 - 9pm

Location

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Department

Illinois Innocence Project

Longtime UIS Illinois Innocence Project Client Marilyn Mulero Fully Exonerated

ppinn2 — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:17:12 +0000

Longtime UIS Illinois Innocence Project Client Marilyn Mulero Fully Exonerated ppinn2 Tue, 08/09/2022 - 14:17

Third Annual Defenders of the Innocent Awards Reception

zalwi2 — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:54:43 +0000

Third Annual Defenders of the Innocent Awards Reception zalwi2 Tue, 02/01/2022 - 12:54

2011 Defenders of the Innocent Event

zalwi2 — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:44:36 +0000

2011 Defenders of the Innocent Event zalwi2 Tue, 02/01/2022 - 12:44