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Here Maureen McKinneys story here. But associations of sheriffs, police chiefs, police unions and state attorneys came out in force to oppose the measure before the governor signed the bill. GOP representative Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis, who is a former state’s attorney in Massac County, said the reforms may be detrimental to victims of domestic violence. “There is no middle ground, and judges may be reluctant to hold someone in jail on a misdemeanor offense without bond,” Windhors...

The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee advanced several bills Tuesday, including measures pertaining to animal cruelty laws, record expungement

The Illinois House Judiciary Committee on criminal matters advanced three pieces of legislation on expunging records for those not found guilty of crimes, defendants who are unable to pay fines,

The bills now head to the House floor for further amendments.

One Shawnee finalizes 4 task forces to help improve region Heartland group works to bring tourism to Southern Illinois By Colin Baillie | March 4, 2021 at 5:36 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 6:01 PM CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Shawnee National Forest, the wine trail and prime hunting locations are some of the main tourism attractions in southern Illinois. One Shawnee said it’s an area that needs improvement, along with a few others. “We’re taking a bottom up approach,” said Patrick...

(WSIL) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed into law a controversial criminal justice reform bill. House Bill 3653 passed in mid-January and has been on Pritzkers desk waiting to be signed into law. Some of the major reforms include ending cash bail by 2023, limiting use of force by officers, and mandating body cameras by 2025. Other items included in the bill: Diverts low-level drug crimes into substance use programs and treatments. Modernizes sentencing laws and streamlines the vict...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill yesterday that would end cash bail in the state in pretrial detention.

The lengthy delays in processing gun permits and carry licenses are impacting civil rights and public safety.

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst Says Governors Budget Proposal Will Hurt Small Businesses A Southern Illinois lawmaker says the Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget presented on Wednesday will hurt small businesses in Illinois. On Wednesday Governor JB Pritzker outlined his $41.6 billion-dollar budget. State Representative Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis says the corporate tax changes in the budget will add an extra burden to already struggling businesses. “Economic growth is key to reversing o...

WBGZ Radio 1/29/2021 | By Greg Bishop - Illinois Radio Network Members of the Illinois law enforcement community and House Republicans are urging the governor to veto a sweeping bill reforming the state’s system of justice. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he plans a thorough review.   The 700-page bill passed the legislature in the final hours of the previous General Assembly. It was one of several pillars part of the Legislative Black Caucus agenda.   “It is no secret that there is a significan...