Officials, advocates warn ICE targeting Cook County domestic violence courthouse
Since late February, ICE agents have made at least three arrests near Cook County courthouses, an apparent violation of a ...
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New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
New labor laws take effect Jan. 1
Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Gov. JB Pritzker signed Karina’s Law to remove guns from certain accused domestic abusers.
Illinois House lawmakers file almost 1,800 new bills only 2 weeks into legislative session
Illinois lawmakers kicked off their spring legislative session a little over two weeks ago, but lawmakers in the House have ...
Lawmakers ease requirements for those seeking to change their name
A bill headed to Gov. JB Pritzker will make it easier for Illinoisans to change their names.
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims ...
Advocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served
As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing ...
Senate advances bill to allow online hearings for orders of protection
In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the Illinois Senate voted to pass a measure that provides domestic violence and sexual assault ...
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