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Village attorney outlines new Illinois laws; manager and trustees give community updates

Village of Carol Stream Board · January 6, 2026
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Village Attorney Mr. Rose summarized several new and proposed Illinois laws affecting gun storage, tenant rights, removal of alleged squatters, hiring background checks for law enforcement, and school crosswalk safety; the village manager and trustees provided service reminders and community updates including mobile emissions testing and holiday-greenery pickup.

Village Attorney Mr. Rose provided a legislative update to the Village Board summarizing several recent Illinois measures and policy developments that could affect residents and village operations. He identified topics including a 'Gun Storage Act' requiring secured gun storage to limit access by minors or persons at risk; a 'Safe Homes Act' allowing survivors of domestic violence to terminate leases early and move out of rental units; a 'squatters' bill'…

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