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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...

Jones Passes Measure Cracking Down on Attacks Targeting Places of Worship

Apr 11, 2019 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – People committing religiously-motivated hate crimes would face stricter punishments for targeting people in places of worship under a bill supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City.“We have to fight against the increasing spread of...

Mussman Backs Measure to Crack Down on Hate Crimes in Places of Worship

Apr 11, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to an increase in hate crimes across the country, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently backed legislation to increase penalties for hate crimes targeting places of worship in Illinois.“Religiously motivated hate crimes...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Measure Cracking Down on Violence Targeting Religious Institutions

Apr 9, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is combatting the rise in religiously-motivated hate crimes by passing tough new punishments on criminals who target worshipers at churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious houses.“The people...

Willis Backs Gun Safety Bill to Protect Places of Worship

Apr 5, 2019 | Willis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill increasing penalties for individuals who commit religion-based hate crimes passed the Illinois House of Representatives with support from state Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake.“With the rise of deadly shootings in places of worship, there...