Illinois lawmakers pass Karina's Bill, aimed at protecting domestic violence victims from gun violence
The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that would require guns to be removed from the home of an accused abuser ...
Illinois lawmakers advance 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations
The bill clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove guns from a person who has an order of protection ...
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Illinois Passes "Karina's Bill" in Response to Rise in Domestic Gun Violence Fatalities
Illinois lawmakers have passed "Karina's Bill," mandating gun confiscation from individuals with a protective order.
Boyfriend fatally shoots girlfriend in head and leaves her to die, Illinois cops say
The boyfriend was released from custody days after the shooting, but a warrant was later issued, Illinois police said.
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Lawmakers advance bill to remove guns from domestic violence situations
It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband.
Karina’s Bill passes Illinois General Assembly
A bill meant to protect survivors of domestic violence is approved by the Illinois General Assembly to fill loopholes in current law.
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Peoria lawyer breaks down how ‘Karina’s Bill’ could protect domestic violence victims
“Karina’s Bill essentially streamlines that process. The police are literally ordered at the emergency protection order stage to go get those firearms and hold them temporarily. Then there will be a ...
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Family remembers DeKalb domestic violence victim as loving person
Jasmine Dejournette, 31, was murdered Tuesday morning in her apartment in what the DeKalb Police Department describe as a ...
Medical costs leave financial burden on survivors of domestic violence
Every minute nearly 30 Americans experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner, leaving them with the weight of ...