Measure addressing cold cases could further stress Illinois police departments
The Center Square - 2024-04-16T22:11:00.000Z

(The Center Square) – Illinois legislators and gun-control advocates gathered outside the Capitol and pushed for legislation that aims to address the review process of homicide cold cases. Law enforcement groups are not yet on board. House Bill 1210 would allow the surviving family members of cold case victims to file an application to request a new investigation if it would result in new investigative leads. State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is the bill's...

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