Karina's Bill

Illinois Senate Republicans introduced bills to protect victims of domestic violence by making it a felony to repeatedly violate orders of protection and give law enforcement the ability to detain violators for longer periods of time.

McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane and detectives from his office discussed the process with the county board's justice committee.

“It’s a good day for Illinois,” Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday. “It’s also an emotional day as we remember those we have lost and those who have suffered along the way to get us here.”

Sharon Chung, who represents the 91st Illinois House District stretching from Bloomington-Normal to the Peoria area, said Karina's bill will save the lives of domestic violence victims.