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The bill addresses the squatter problem in Illinois, making it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing the months-long eviction process,” by CBS Chicago.

Illinois Politics Following state rep’s encounter, Pritzker signs ‘squatter bill’ into law The new law clarifies statute to bypass eviction process.

There is some good news for a Chicago couple who said an alleged squatter moved into their property and would not leave.

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. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill empowering police to remove squatters from residential properties without a court-ordered eviction, fast-tracking what had previously been a drawn-out ...

Marcia and Carlton Lee’s month‑long property nightmare on Chicago’s South Side is finally over. The couple have reclaimed ...

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB1563, clarifying that civil eviction procedures do not restrict law enforcement from ...

This frustrating scenario has ignited a discussion on necessary reforms, particularly with bipartisan support emerging for new legislation known as the "Squatter's Bill." If passed, this bill would ...

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A new bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature aims to make it easier for Illinois property owners to remove squatters.