SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, helped ensure victims who themselves have warrants out for their arrest, provided they are for a non-violent crime, are able to report an assault without fear of prosecution.“We are not doing nearly enough...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an ongoing effort to combat human trafficking, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, supported a new law to enforce tougher penalties on those benefiting from the practice and increasing education for hotel workers and law enforcement professionals...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his advocacy for sexual assault survivors, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, backed legislation that will take steps to ensure perpetrators of sexual assault face justice for their crimes by allowing survivors with warrants for their...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault who are wanted for non-violent, low-level offenses will be able to come forward without fear of law enforcement under new legislation backed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg.“If someone is sexually assaulted,...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A progressive reform championed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, which eliminates current fees that inmates at both the Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice have to pay in order to receive potentially lifesaving medical...