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Governor Quinn Signs Legislation Strengthening the Criminal Justice System

New law makes fleeing more difficult for offenders

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CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that strengthens Illinois’ criminal justice system. Senate Bill 2520 closes a loophole in the Illinois Criminal Code, thereby making it more difficult for fugitives to flee a municipality, county, state, country, or other defined jurisdiction. Today’s action by Governor Quinn is his latest to crack down on crime and increase public safety.

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