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. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, will crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship increasing penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes and allowing victims to receive greater financial compensation....