Quinn Signs Enhanced Order of Protection Bill Sponsored by Wheeler & Althoff

A press release from Governor Pat Quinn: Governor Quinn Signs Law to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence “Diane’s Law” Expands Monitoring of Domestic Abusers Released on Bail CHICAGO – Governor Quinn today signed legislation to protect survivors of domestic violence. … Continue reading

Wheeler and Domestic Violence Victim’s Family Hope GPS Legislation Will Avert Future Murders by More Putting Teeth intp Some Orders of Protection

A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Tragic Events Inspire Legislation Antioch, IL… On the morning of March 15, 2013, Diane Kephart was tragically murdered outside of her parents’ home in Antioch, Illinois by her ex-boyfriend, Paul Neff, who … Continue reading

Two Arrests Announced in Wonder Lake by Sheriff’s Department

One for violating an Order of Protection, the other for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. The Sheriff’s Department’s press releases follow: Wonder Lake Man Arrested for Violating Order of Protection Incident Sheriff Keith Nygren announced today the arrest of an 18 … Continue reading

State’s Attorney Holding Class on Orders of Protection

A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi: McHENRY COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE OFFERS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ON ORDERS OF PROTECTION McHenry County State’s Attorney Louis A. Bianchi announces that law enforcement training on Orders of Protection will … Continue reading