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Bill allowing recall of county officials advances in IL Senate committee

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(The Center Square) – A measure that could allow for the recall of countywide elected officials in Illinois outside of Cook County is advancing.

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Bill allowing recall of county officials advances in IL Senate committee – Center Square

State Sen. Doris Turner said local voters wanted to recall the sheriff after the police-involved shooting of Sonya Massey in Springfield last year, but the Sangamon County Board sought clarity from legislators on whether it had that ability. Sheriff Jack Campbell ended up retiring early due to public pressure.

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Bill allowing recall of county officials advances in IL Senate committee

(The Center Square) – A measure that could allow for the recall of countywide elected officials in Illinois outside of Cook County is advancing.

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Illinois senator's recall bill advances amid mixed reactions

State Senator Doris Turner's proposed legislation to allow the recall of countywide elected officials has advanced past committee.

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Illinois senator's recall bill advances amid mixed reactions | Illinois State Bar Association

Illinois senator's recall bill advances amid mixed reactionsState Senator Doris Turner's proposed legislation to allow the recall of countywide elected officials has advanced past committee, despite mixed reactions from local law enforcement. Source: News Channel 20

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Illinois In Focus Daily

(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop highlights the debate over the Illinois Senate measure to require gun owners to store their firearms in a safe or face consequences. Bishop also reviews a separate measure from the Illinois Senate to allow for county boards to ask voters if they want to have the ability to recall local countywide elected officials. Finally, Bishop …

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Turner advances measures in response to murder of Sonya Massey

SPRINGFIELD – In response to the murder of Sonya Massey, State Senator Doris Turner is leading two measures that advanced out of the Senate Executive Committee Thursday. “Sonya’s tragic murder brought to light the unjust hiring practices within the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “The legislative measures come from conversations with state and county officials, law enforcement and community members. We have to tak…

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