Peters responds to video of fatal Humboldt Park shooting

CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) released a statement following the release of bodycam footage from the tragic incident in Humboldt Park on March 21, which resulted in the death of a community member and an officer being hospitalized:

“The released body camera footage depicting the fatal shooting of Dexter Reed is profoundly disturbing. Whenever a life is lost, regardless of the circumstances, it is a tragedy that leaves behind deep pain and trauma for all involved. The inherent danger of any weapon, whether wielded by Dexter Reed or the police officer who was nearly killed, underscores the gravity of this incident.

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Peters Speaks at Raise The Floor Alliance Rally In Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – I had the honor of speaking at the Raise the Floor Rally in Springfield on Thursday. Illinois must remain a labor-friendly state for every individual in our workforce. The Work Without Fear Act sends a clear message that our state values the dignity and rights of every worker no matter who you are or where you come from.

Esta la traducción del discurso que dio el Senador Estatal Peters en la manifestación:

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Peters streamlines expungement and related court proceedings

• Criminal Justice
• Criminal Law
• SB 2626

SPRINGFIELD —To further streamline expungement proceedings, State Senator Robert Peters advanced a measure out of the Senate Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety on Wednesday making record expungement a smoother process for individuals and the court systems.

“The expungement process is already challenging,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “At the very least, we can make it easier for individuals who have started their journey to rehabilitate by streamlining the steps they need to take for a fresh start.”

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Peters strengthens child labor laws to protect youth from exploitation

• Labor
• Child Labor Laws
• Senate Bill 3646

CHICAGO —In an effort to safeguard the rights and well-being of the state’s youngest citizens, State Senator Robert Peters passed legislation out of the Senate Labor Committee on Wednesday.

“This initiative is about taking care of issues we have seen associated with child labor,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “It lays out updated guidelines that look out for our kids – their rights, their schooling, and their futures.”

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