Death Penalty Ban Passes Illinois Senate, Heads to Gov. Quinn's Desk
The llinois Senate passed a ban on executions Tuesday with a 32-25 vote.
The Illinois State Senate voted to ban the death penalty in a 32-25 vote Tuesday afternoon. State Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) voted against the measure. The ban passed the House last week and now heads to Gov. Pat Quinn for approval. State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) also voted "no." According to CBS Chicago, Durkin opposes the ban because he believes recent death penalty reforms have been successful in ensuring due process in capital cases. Illinois has not carried out an execution since former Gov. George Ryan placed a moratorium on the death penalty 10 years ago. That decision came after several Death Row inmates were found to be innocent. According to the Chicago Tribune, Quinn has yet to make a public …
