By Kane County Reporter |
Apr 18, 2024
Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) filed House Bill 5819 yesterday, with the legislation aimed at amending the Illinois Public Demonstrations Law. This bill creates stiffer penalties for individuals who block a busy public right-of-way for not less than five minutes or when these actions prevent the free passage of emergency responders, including police officers and firefighters. Individuals who engage in these actions would be subject to Class 4 felony charges."In light of the recent protests cutting off traffic near O’Hare Airport, it’s time to...