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Sangamon County celebrates one year of new domestic violence court system
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Sangamon County celebrates one year of new domestic violence court system

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

The new system means domestic violence cases are put on an expedited docket, with one judge who handles all of the cases. This means victims don't have to rehash cases with multiple judges. 

Man accused of attempted murder, kidnapping pleads guilty to lesser charges
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Man accused of attempted murder, kidnapping pleads guilty to lesser charges

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 16, 2026

A man who was facing multiple serious charges after police say he beat a woman so badly her skull was showing has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. 

IL bill could close gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors
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IL bill could close gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 2, 2026

Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) said Illinois should ensure emergency orders of protection remain in effect until the final order of protection has been served. 

IL Senate GOP leaders file bills to support domestic violence survivors
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IL Senate GOP leaders file bills to support domestic violence survivors

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 5, 2026

Senate GOP leaders have filed a package of bills strengthening enforcement of orders of protections and providing more time for survivors to seek help.

Amazon donates 1,000 Ring cameras for Illinois domestic violence survivors
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Amazon donates 1,000 Ring cameras for Illinois domestic violence survivors

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 2, 2026

Amazon is helping domestic violence survivors across the state with a huge donation.

Local, state organizations seeing increase in domestic violence deaths
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Local, state organizations seeing increase in domestic violence deaths

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Nov 5, 2025

Each year, the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) analyzes domestic violence statistics throughout the state.

Macon County State’s Attorney adds domestic violence investigator to strengthen victim support
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Macon County State’s Attorney adds domestic violence investigator to strengthen victim support

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Oct 16, 2025

The Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office has added a new position aimed at helping victims of domestic violence navigate the justice system.

Local high school teacher accused of strangling woman
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Local high school teacher accused of strangling woman

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 13, 2025

A Shelbyville High School teacher has been arrested after being accused of strangling a woman.

Law protecting domestic violence survivors from gun violence takes effect Sunday
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Law protecting domestic violence survivors from gun violence takes effect Sunday

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 11, 2025

(WAND) — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a plan into law in February to protect survivors of domestic violence by taking guns away from t…

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence sees increase in need, decrease in funding
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Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence sees increase in need, decrease in funding

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Apr 16, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) consists of more than 50 organizations across the state wo…

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