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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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ICE arrests nearly 500 in nationwide immigration crackdown that includes Illinois
Federal immigration agents conducted the first large-scale arrest operation under the Trump administration, resulting in nearly 500 arrests. According to U.S. Customs and ...
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Illinois among states impacted in ICE's first large-scale arrest operation under Trump administration
In its first major enforcement action under the Trump administration, ICE conducted a nationwide operation resulting in over 460 arrests, including in Illinois.
Chicago resident angered by liberal mayor's refusal to cooperate with ICE: 'Doesn't align with the people'
Chicago resident P Rae Easley joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her take on Mayor Brandon Johnson's resistance to the ...
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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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Women's rights groups rally, plot future ahead of new administration
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, women's rights groups rallied across the nation, including at events in Sycamore and Rockford.
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Calling domestic violence ‘unique in nature,’ Illinois judge reduces sentence for woman who shot alleged abuser
CHICAGO — In a case indicative of the justice system’s slowly changing attitude toward domestic violence, a judge Monday shaved more than three years off the sentence of a Chicago woman who ...
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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 ...