SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is battling for the rights of sexual assault survivors by removing the statute of limitations for victims to come forward with their accusations.“The statute of limitations on prosecution for sexual predators is a...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, to remove the statute of limitations for cases involving criminal sexual assault of an adult passed the House Friday and now moves to the Senate for consideration.“Survivors of...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Criminals making, carrying or distributing untraceable or undetectable firearms would face stricter penalties under a bill backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport. “Guns that can’t be detected with a metal detector represent a unique threat to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, recently voted to give law enforcement the tools they need to combat cybercriminals and crack down on offenders who exploit women and children online.“I take law enforcement professionals’ ability to do their...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new bill backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will help law enforcement catch criminals in the modern age and crack down on criminals who attempt to exploit women and children online.“As technology has advanced, criminals have always...