Illinois' "Squatter Bill" will simplify eviction of squatters, giving police more authority to act without waiting for court proceedings.

The bill stipulates that police can enforce criminal trespassing charges against a squatter. “Squatters are a problem ... The law takes effect Jan. 1. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is set to sign a "Squatter Bill," to help property owners fast-track the removal of squatters from a home.

Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill into law on Monday that makes it easier for law enforcement to remove squatters from a home — without going through the eviction process. According to Pritzker’s ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign Senate Bill 1563, or the Squatter Bill, into law. The bill addresses the squatter problem in Illinois, making it easier for police to remove ...

Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session.

Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new bill into law aimed at clarifying the role of law enforcement in removing squatters from properties.

The Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed what is being called the Squatter bill. The measure would make it easier for police to remove squatters from someone’s home ...

It passed unanimously in the Illinois House and received only a single “no” vote in the state senate. The bill, SB1563, needs Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature to become law.

(The Center Square) – With instances of squatting sharply on the rise across the state, an Illinois lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would give more protections to home owners from squatters ...

Even though Young was able to remove the squatter from her property, a hefty bill burdened the homeowner, including a $3,500 water bill. "I would say based on the fact that they were there a year ...

The Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed what is being called the Squatter bill. The measure would make it easier for police to remove squatters from someone’s home ...