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Connor Passes Measure Cracking Down on Attacks Targeting Places of Worship

Apr 11, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Criminals who target houses of worship for religiously motivated attacks will face tougher penalties under legislation passed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, addressing the alarming rise in hate crimes.“This country was founded by groups...

Feigenholtz Resolution Encouraging Trump to Appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism Passes Committee

Oct 25, 2017 | Feigenholtz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the Trump Administration not appointing a Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the State Department, a resolution sponsored by State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, calling on Trump to fill the office passed the...