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Morton Grove introduces ordinance to hold vehicle owners accountable in fleeing or eluding cases; first reading only
Summary
The Village Board held a first reading of an ordinance (25-26) to add a local offense for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer to the municipal code. The board took no action; the police department cited a sharp rise in fleeing incidents and said prosecutions are often hampered by difficulty identifying drivers.
The Morton Grove Village Board on Sept. 9 held a first reading of ordinance 25-26, which would add a local code section addressing fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. No vote was taken; the item was presented as a first read for future consideration.
During the presentation staff said the police department…
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