Son of woman killed in domestic shooting helps pass Illinois law to protect victims, becomes advocate
Manny Alvarez does not like to call himself brave. But he does want to keep helping domestic violence survivors—any way he ...
Calling domestic violence ‘unique in nature,’ Illinois judge reduces sentence for woman who shot alleged abuser
In a case indicative of the justice system’s slowly changing attitude toward domestic violence, a judge Monday shaved more ...
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Illinois lawmakers pass bill to protect domestic violence survivors from gun violence
The bill will close a loophole that allows people accused of domestic violence to keep their guns after their firearm ...
Cook County judge moved off domestic violence cases after 2 suspects allegedly kill woman, child
The Cook County judge who presided over two order of protection cases in which the suspects went on to allegedly kill a woman ...
New bill could ease requirements for changing your name in Illinois
If you want to change your name in Illinois, you must be 18 or older and have lived in the state for at least six months.
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Woman Killed During Domestic Violence-Related Shooting In Portage Park, Officials Say
Police said a 35-year-old woman was fatally shot just before 5 a.m. Thursday. The shooting happened during a domestic ...
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Illinois kidnapping victim supports DACA recipients being included in Laken Riley Act
But violent crimes like domestic violence, sexual violence ... Calixto was released from the Illinois Department of ...
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Calling domestic violence ‘unique in nature,’ Illinois judge reduces sentence for woman who shot alleged abuser
Marseilles Redmond, 44, had sought early release under an Illinois law that allows domestic violence survivors to make a case to a judge for a reduced sentence, though she faced obstacles from an ...