JOLIET, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increase penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes will take effect Jan. 1, 2018. “Racist remarks by Donald Trump,...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increases penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes was recently signed into law. “Hate has no place in our country and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports of a nationwide increase of hate crimes, especially crimes targeting houses of worship and religious centers, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, passed legislation out of the House, which provides greater protections and...