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Windhorst: "A firearms ban will do nothing to stop criminals bent on committing mass shootings or other acts of violence.”
On Aug. 11, the Illinois State Supreme Court upheld the ban on semi-automatic firearms signed into law in January. Also on Aug. 11, Rep. Patrick Windhorst reacted to the 4-3 decision, and the dissent of Justice Mary K. O'Brien.
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Sheriff Bacon on Illinois’ no cash bail status: ‘It's an experiment on the backs of victims of crime’
Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon is warning local residents of anticipated increased crime rates in the wake of the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling allowing no cash bail for criminal offenders.
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Justice Barry Vaughan submits petitions to maintain role as 5th Appellate Court justice
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Barry Vaughan submitted petitions with over 2,500 signatures with the Illinois State Board of Elections this morning.
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Justice Barry Vaughan endorsed by local sheriffs in race for Illinois Appellate Court
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Barry Vaughan announced yet another set of endorsements today.