Published 27 days ago

State Rep. from Geneva files bill to make it a felony to block major public roadways while protesting

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After protesters blocked a major traffic artery into O'Hare International Airport this week, an Illinois State Representative has proposed legislation that would make similar demonstrations a felony. The demonstration Monday by Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the I-190 ramp toward O'Hare's domestic terminals, causing major traffic delays in the area and frustrating travelers. On Wednesday, Rep. Dan Ugaste, a Republican from Geneva in Chicago'…

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State Rep. from Geneva files bill to make it a felony to block major public roadways while protesting

27 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Illinois may make it a felony for protesters to block major roads

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Following an incident on Monday in which anti-Israel protesters blocked entry into O'Hare International Airport, a new bill was introduced in Illinois that would make that activity a crime. Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) introduced House Bill 5819, would amend the state's Public Demonstration Law to prohibit demonstrators from blocking "exceptionally busy public" roads for more than 5 minutes. The law would make blockage o…

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