On Monday, March 13, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker’s office announced that Rinehart had been appointed to serve on the Board of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA).   

ICJIA is an independent state agency that works to improve the effectiveness and fairness of Illinois’ criminal justice system. ICJIA administers grants that are awarded to law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations while also developing statewide policies and recommendations for review by the Governor, Attorney General, and General Assembly. ICJIA leads the State’s efforts to enhance the use of technology and data within the justice system as well.  

After the Governor’s appointment, Rinehart stated, “I am honored to serve on ICJIA’s governing board. I look forward to working with other law enforcement and reform leaders to increase support for victims, to reduce violent crime through innovative and smart programs, and to use data to better understand and then eliminate racial disparities that have plagued our system for too long. Perhaps more than any past Illinois governor, Governor Pritzker has shown a commitment to developing policies that address the root causes of crime and to investing in fair and effective solutions. I want to personally thank him for this appointment. I am eager to continue serving the people of Lake County and the State of Illinois.”   

In February 2023, Karen Levi was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Juvenile Courts by Illinois Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis.    

This committee serves as an advisory group to the Illinois Supreme Court and is comprised of key justice partners to provide input in the juvenile court process.  The committee represents those justice partners across the state from both juvenile justice and child protection systems. The working groups within the committee focus on providing specific information to the committee as a whole which will then advise the Supreme Court.    

Levi stated, “I am extremely humbled to be appointed to this committee. I am looking forward to working with my fellow justice partners from across the state to better the juvenile justice system.  There is a lot of work to be done and having a diverse group of individuals will certainly provide the necessary information to advise the Supreme Court.”