Illinois Republicans propose overhaul for Gov. Pritzker's 'anti-victim' parole board after stabbing

Illinois Republicans propose overhaul for Gov. Pritzker's 'anti-victim' parole board after stabbing

By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate’s minority leader has proposed legislation to overhaul the Prisoner Review Board after it released a convicted domestic abuser who then attacked a pregnant Chicago woman with a knife and fatally stabbed her 11-year-old son. Republican Leader John Curran criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday and said he will introduce legislation that includes requirements for ap…

Illinois Republicans propose overhaul for Gov. Pritzker’s ‘anti-victim’ parole board after stabbing

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate’s minority leader proposed legislation Tuesday to overhaul the Democrat’s Prisoner Review Board, after it released a convicted domestic abuser who then attacked a pregnant Chicago woman with a knife and fatally stabbed her 11-year-old son. Republican Leader John Curran criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker and said he will introduce legislation that […]

Illinois Republicans call for reforms of Prisoner Review Board

(The Center Square) – In the wake of an early parolee who was arrested for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend and killing an 11-year-old boy the day after his release, Republicans

After Jayden Perkins' killing, state Senate Republicans want a parole board overhaul

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, is pushing for reforms to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board after the death of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, who was killed by his mother’s ex-boyfriend after leaving prison. Screenshot/Zoom press conference Illinois Senate Republicans on Tuesday said they want enhanced criminal penalties for offenders who violate an order of protection and a more stringent set of requirements for I…

Republicans propose overhaul for 'anti-victim' parole board

The Illinois Senate’s minority leader has proposed legislation to overhaul the Prisoner Review Board after it released a convicted domestic abuser who then attacked a pregnant Chicago woman with a

Illinois lawmakers push for reform of Prisoner Review Board after fatal stabbing of 11-year-old boy

Illinois Republican senators are pushing to reform the state's Prisoner Review Board in response to a fatal stabbing last month.