Harper Law Steps Up State’s Response to SNAP Theft

Sep 18, 2023 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is promoting a stepped-up response to the pervasive and growing issue of SNAP theft by passing a new law which will require the state agency in charge of the SNAP program to collect data on SNAP theft and to create...

Ammons Applauds Landmark Criminal Justice Reforms Taking Effect

Sep 18, 2023 | Ammons

URBANA, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement at Monday morning’s Blue Room press conference applauding the end of cash bail in Illinois as bail reform provisions of the SAFE-T Act take effect: “This day has been a long time...

Moylan Hotline Law to Help Police Combat Carjacking

Sep 14, 2023 | Moylan

DES PLAINES, Ill. – A new law by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, will help law enforcement work together to locate vehicles that have been hijacked or used in a kidnapping by establishing a hotline to connect law enforcement agencies with each other as well as...