A proposal in the Illinois Senate could give landlords of apartments across the state the power to evict residents who commit a crime. Under current law, the so-called Crime Free Rental Housing ordinance can only be used in Illinois cities with more than 25,000 people.
Senator Thomas Cullerton, a Democrat from Villa Park, says small communities are looking for any advantage that would help stop illegal activities.
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Cullerton says communities would not be required to adopt the housing ordinance, they'd just have the option.
Opponents say they're concerned innocent people, like a culprit's relatives, could also end up on the street.