Karina's Bill would close a loophole in that law that left it unclear who was responsible for removing firearms in such situations. The legislation also would allow anyone seeking an order of ...

Illinois has passed Karina’s Bill, a law requiring firearms to be confiscated from individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders. The law is named after Karina Gonzalez and her ...

SPRINGFIELD — A year and a half after the murder of Karina Gonzalez, Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday passed legislation named for the West Side woman that aims to prevent domestic violence deaths ...

After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed "Karina's Bill" on Tuesday with bipartisan support. It clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove ...

Karina’s Bill would require guns to be removed from the houses of accused abusers after the victim is granted an order of protection. The bill is named in honor of Karina Gonzalez, who ...

Manny Alvarez (center) stands at a 2023 news conference in support of domestic violence legislation named for his late mother, Karina Gonzalez. Victor Hilitski/For the Sun-Times Share SPRINGFIELD ...

Manny Alvarez, son of Karina Gonzalez, hugs Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, in the Illinois House on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Gonzalez, the namesake of the legislation, was shot and killed by ...

After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed "Karina's Bill" on Tuesday with bipartisan support. It clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband.

After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed “Karina’s Bill” on Tuesday with bipartisan support. It clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily ...