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Bill to ban cat declawing introduced in Illinois State Capitol
A bill that would ban cat declawing and similar procedures has been introduced in the State Capitol. If the bill passes, anyone who violates it could pay $500 for the first violation, $1,000 for the second and $2,500 for the … Continue reading
Judge Rules in Favor of Former AG Candidate Tom DeVore and Over 860 Plaintiffs, Halts Pritzker’s Assault Weapons Ban
On Tuesday, Illinois Review broke exclusive newsthat former Republican Attorney General candidate Thomas DeVore had filed suit against Gov. JB Pritzker, State Senate President Don Harmon, D, House Speaker Christopher Welch, D, and Attorney General Kwame Raoul, D, to stop … Continue reading
Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees is ready for the governor’s signature
A bill headed to the governor’s desk that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers is being criticized for hurting small businesses around the state. The “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” guarantees up to 40 hours of paid leave … Continue reading
McDonough County Sheriff Refuses to Enforce New Illinois Law Banning Assault Weapons
McDonough County Sheriff’s OfficeSheriff Nick Petitgout110 S. McArthur St.Macomb, IL 61455 Media Statement January 11, 2023 ~House Bill 5471~ As your Sheriff, I wanted to give citizens of McDonough County an update on the recent passage of HB 5471, also … Continue reading
Illinois Supreme Court Halts Abolition of the Cash Bail System
The Illinois Supreme Court halted the abolition of the cash bail system in the state on Saturday, the day before that landmark criminal justice reform was poised to take effect in much of the state. The bail system overhaul — … Continue reading
How Much Can An Illinois Speeding Ticket Cost ?
Every driver fears seeing the red and blue lights in their rearview mirror, but how much do drivers in Illinois have to shell out if they are found to be speeding? While the ticket itself can be expensive, what it … Continue reading
Safe-T Acts Six Major Flaws Threatening Illinoisans’ Safety
Threatening Illinoisans’ safety: Six major flaws in the SAFE-T Act’s end to cash bail – Wirepoints wirepoints.org/threatening-il… via @Wirepoints Proponents of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act claim that the law’s provisions to end the cash bail will make Illinoisans more safe once the provisions … Continue reading
How Will the SAFE-T Act Impact You ?
In my opinion, the worst part of the Illinois SAFE-T act tucked away in the law is, “If the defendant is not brought to trial within the 90 day period required by the preceding sentence, he shall not be denied … Continue reading