State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) says sexual assault survivors deserve the respect in knowing the status of their evidence, which is why he proudly sponsored a new law that provides survivors more transparency during the processing of their rape kits.
Landmark sexual harassment and discrimination reforms, and a measure aimed at reducing property taxes by allowing for some government consolidation have recently been signed into law.
Continuing her fierce dedication toward those who serve in the military, a new law sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) will provide in-state tuition rates to all active duty military and all individuals receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 60177 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.
Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) sponsored 13 bills in the second quarter of 2019, five more than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 51 bills, four more than the average, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in South Elgin during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Hampshire during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.
The City of St. Charles is holding a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2019, at 7:30 a.m., at the Fire Dept. Memorial Monument, 2 E.Main St.
As a part of her continued efforts to pass gun safety reforms, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently supported legislation to aid in the investigations of highway shootings and to promote overall safety on local expressways by increasing the number of cameras on Cook County highways.