IRMA in the News

New Illinois bill proposed to crack down on smash-and-grabs

https://wgntv.com/news/new-illinois-bill-proposed-to-crack-down-on-smash-and-grabs/

4 topics lawmakers are expected to address in final three weeks of session

https://www.thedailyline.com/4-topics-lawmakers-expected-address-final-three-weeks-session

3 topics to watch as Illinois legislative session nears end

https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/3-topics-to-watch-as-illinois-legislative-session-nears-end/article_ed7ef160-800c-5e6c-acf9-689cc2e04cc2.html

Crime legislation a priority, Welch tells state business leaders — but details elusive

https://www.thedailyline.com/crime-legislation-priority-welch-business-leaders

Shopping malls may have a chance, if owners reinvent the sites, retail official says

https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/shopping-malls-can-be-repurposed-retail-official-says

Karr: Shopping malls are making a transition to other uses

https://www.wjbc.com/2022/02/28/karr-shopping-malls-are-making-a-transition-to-other-uses/

Raoul wants to expand Attorney General’s office to target organized retail theft

https://wgntv.com/news/raoul-wants-to-expand-attorney-generals-office-to-target-organized-retail-theft/

Raoul pitches shoplifting crackdown, Pritzker targets expressway shootings as crime holds spotlight

https://www.thedailyline.com/raoul-pitches-shoplifting-crackdown-pritzker-targets-expressway-shootings

Illinois attorney general targets smash-and-grab crime with new legislation

https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-smash-and-grab-illinois-attorney-general-kwame-raoul/11545147/

Illinois Retail Merchants Association announces new proposal to fight organized retail crime

https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-retail-merchants-association-announces-new-proposal-to-fight-organized-retail-crime/article_cb5068d8-8836-11ec-8bf6-7bb5c349ae1b.html