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More News Coverage From Illinois

By Steve Hall

The legislation is SB 3539. Today's Bloomington Pantagraph reports, "Death penalty vote near for lawmakers."  It's written by Kiera Manion-Fischer. Lawmakers could vote to abolish the death penalty in Illinois as soon as Wednesday. State Rep. Karen Yarbrough, D-Maywood, who is the House sponsor, said she would call the measure ?as soon as we have the votes.? She said Tuesday that ?many of our members are not here who are prepared to vote yes for this.? Both proponents and opponents of the proposed law have stepped up lobbying efforts. The Illinois State?s Attorneys Association opposes the legislation. Members of the organization argue that the proposal needs more debate, and that crime victims? voices were not heard...continue to full post

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