Illinois lawmakers advance 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations
The bill clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove guns from a person who has an order of protection against them when the alleged victim successfully seeks firearm removal as a remedy in court.
Illinois lawmakers pass Karina's Bill, aimed at protecting domestic violence victims from gun violence
Illinois state law already allows anyone seeking an order of protection to seek a "firearm remedy" which would allow police to remove guns from an alleged abuser's home. Karina's Bill would close a loophole in that law that left it unclear who was responsible for removing firearms in such situations.
‘Karina’s Law’ awaits governor’s signature after passage in Illinois General Assembly
The Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that will require firearms to be removed from the home of an accused abuser when their state-issued Firearm Owners Identification card has been revoked following the issuance of an order of protection in a domestic violence case.
Illinois House passes Karina’s Law, heads to governor’s desk
A bill aimed at taking guns out of the hands of accused domestic abusers is now headed to the governor’s desk. The House passed Karina’s Law Tuesday with bipartisan support. “I think any additional tool in the toolbox to help protect victims and ensure safety when it comes to gun violence
Illinois lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform
The legislation gives state regulators more authority to balance the budget for a key renewable energy financing tool, ...
Does Illinois law require drivers to scrape ice and snow off car before hitting the road?
If you have to hit the road in southwestern Illinois this week after this weekend’s winter storm, you may have to uncover a snowy car. But does state law require you to scrape all the ice off your ...
Illinois joins Justice Department lawsuit against RealPage and big landlords
The real estate companies kept rents high with RealPage's software and by sharing information, the antitrust complaint says.
Should you shovel snow or leave it? What Missouri and Illinois laws say about liability
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Jeannette Slover dies while serving 60-year sentence for daughter-in-law's murder
The former mother-in-law of Karyn Hearn Slover died in custody Wednesday, according to the Illinois Innocence Project.
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Nearly 300 new Illinois laws go into effect this week. Here are some of the most notable.
Starting Jan. 1, the new law will prohibit discrimination based on a person's reproductive health decisions, such as fertility care and abortion, and extend protections in the Illinois Human ...
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Illinois’ pending swipe fee law on hold after court ruling
(The Center Square) – An Illinois law banning banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on taxes and tips ...
Generic Drug Group Revives Ask for Pause on Illinois Pricing Law
The national group representing generic drug and biosimilar manufacturers is looking to replicate its success challenging ...