Illinois Laws

Proposed Ban On Corpse Sex Advances In State House

Posted 03.28.2012

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Legislation aimed at banning sex with corpses and removing a body from a crime scene without being authorized to do so advanced Wednesday in the Illin...

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Statewide Cell Phone Ban Advances In Springfield

Posted 03.09.2012

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The Illinois House of Representatives on Thursday advanced legislation that would ban drivers statewide from using cell phones while on the road, thou...

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214 New State Laws Go Into Effect Jan. 1

Posted 01.01.2012

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As Illinois marches into the new year, at least 214 new laws will go into effect, thanks to a busy state legislature. While many of these lack the...

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Quinn Signs Law Penalizing Employers Who Shortchange Workers

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Employers who shortchange or don't pay their employees will face stiffer penalties and workers will have more rights under a bill Gov....

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Illinois Rape Kit Law Came Too Late For Some Victims

Chicago News Cooperative | Posted 05.25.2011

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With considerable fanfare this week, Gov. Patrick J. Quinn signed into law a measure to improve rape investigations by Illinois authorities. But it ca...

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Sen. Dale Risinger On Increasing Illinois Speed Limit To 70: 'Speed Doesn't Cause Accidents'

The Expired Meter | Posted 05.25.2011

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Illinois lawmakers are preparing to consider raising the speed limit on highways outside of Chicago from 65 to 70 mph. But two prominent national m...

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