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Illinois Senate passes mandatory four year prison term for first time home burglars
The Illinois Senate approved a bill requiring a minimum four year prison sentence with no probation for first time private home burglars. Sponsored by Sen. John Davidson, the measure was sent to the House 41-15. Critics, led by Sen. Kenneth Buzbee, warned crowded prisons could not absorb more inmates.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
John Davidson
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
Illinois