Kifowit Works to Strengthen Penalties Against Those Convicted of Hate Crimes

April 20, 2016 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and local residents spoke before the Illinois House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Monday in support of Kifowit's measure to enhance penalties on offenders who commit hate crimes and allow prosecutors more flexibility in being able to charge hate crimes. This legislation is in response