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Measure raising minimum detainment age in Illinois remains in committee

Silence DoGood - July 11, 2025

Billing it as a measure that gives young people a fairer chance by working to prevent early criminalization, the Illinois House advanced Senate Bill 2418 by a 73-41 vote before legislators adjourned spring session. #age

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Welch Announces Committees and Chairpersons of the 102nd General Assembly

Silence DoGood - January 28, 2021

Press Release from the Speaker of the House Emanuel "Chris" Welch

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