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,’ 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 ...
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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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Illinois lawmakers ease requirements for those seeking to change their name
A measure awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature will help protect transgender people and victims of domestic violence who ...
Marilyn Manson won’t face domestic violence and sexual assault charges, DA says
We recognize and applaud the courage and resilience of the women who came forward to make reports and share their experiences ...
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Lawmakers ease requirements for those seeking to change their name: Move praised by LGBTQ+ and domestic abuse advocates, criticized by Republicans
A measure awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature will help protect transgender people and victims of domestic violence who ...
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Lawmakers ease requirements for those seeking to change their name
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - A measure awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature will help protect transgender people and victims of domestic violence who seek to change their names, ...