Medill Reports Chicago
May 13, 2009

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Efforts to deter high-tech cyberstalking in Illinois are likely to get a boost from state lawmakers in the form of legislation strengthening the state’s criminal code.
The legislation refines the definition of stalking to include current and future technologies stalkers might use to track and intimidate victims. According [...]

In January of 2009 I realized the opportunity of a lifetime when I was appointed to serve as Senator for the 40th District of Illinois. Now is an incredible time to be in state politics as a newcomer. As hard as it may be to participate in the current political climate, my hope [...]

“I want my actions here in this Chamber to show my children and the people around this state that there is honor in public service,” Hutchinson said. “I don’t want my children growing up in a time where it is taken for granted that all politicians are crooks and thieves.”
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Enews Park Forest
January 5, 2009

Kankakee, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Former Olympia Fields Clerk Toi Hutchinson was chosen as State Senator to fill the current unexpired term of former Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson in the 40th Senate District of Illinois.
Senator Hutchinson said she is looking forward to serving when she goes to Springfield on Monday, “I’m honored and [...]