Rockford Family Peace Center looks to expand support for loved ones affected by domestic violence
While community resources exist to help survivors, friends and family struggling with the aftermath of domestic violence have ...
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 ...
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 ...
New bill could ease requirements for changing your name in Illinois
If you want to change your name in Illinois, you must be 18 or older and have lived in the state for at least six months.
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‘You just don’t expect it’: 81-year-old Lombard man charged in wife’s murder
Witter will return to court on Feb. 10, 2024. There is no indication there were previous issues between the couple, however, if you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the Illinois ...
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Rockford man accused of smashing a woman’s phone, domestic battery
Police arrested Jacob Levon, 22, for allegedly smashing a woman’s phone among other charges. On Jan. 23, around 5:30 p.m., ...
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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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Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s 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 ...