House Democrats kill county crime bill
April 10, 2022
SPRINGFIELD – House Democrats have killed a bipartisan measure sponsored by State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) that would temporarily remove from office local elected officials charged with crimes that could put residents at risk. “We were sending a strong message with this legislation – elected officials are not above the law,” Syverson said. “It’s very disappointing, and frankly hard