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Lilly Draws Attention to Resources for Victims During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 22, 2019 | Lilly

CHICAGO – In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly is highlighting resources for victims of domestic violence. “Domestic violence is an urgent and critical issue that touches every part of our state and can happen to...

Costa Howard Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Efforts to Protect Privacy of Survivors

Oct 9, 2019 | Costa Howard

LOMBARD, Ill. – As Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is highlighting a new law she recently passed to expand the privacy rights of survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence. “I have spent my...

Mason Honored with Award for Work Addressing Domestic Violence

Sep 27, 2019 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – The Northwest Suburban Alliance on Domestic Violence recognized state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, for her work on domestic violence by presenting her with the Friends of the Alliance Award at the Wendell Jones Award Luncheon at Harper College in...

Hurley Measure to Protect Victims of Stalking and Domestic Violence Sent to Governor

Jul 22, 2019 | Hurley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to expand protections for survivors of domestic violence, stalking and other crimes, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, passed legislation to ensure timely enforcement of emergency no contact orders. “Currently, it is a possibility...

Lilly Sponsors Measure to Protect Stalking Victims

Feb 8, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Convicted stalkers would no longer be able to possess guns under new legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago. “Stalking is a serious and often violent crime, and no stalking victim should live with the fear that their stalker can...