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Illinois cities report increase in domestic violence calls under stay-at-home order

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Illinois’ stay-at-home requirement could be one of the reasons for an increase in domestic violence calls across the state.

Vickie Smith, chief executive officer and executive director of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said over the past month there has been a jump in contacts made to various helplines for victims of domestic violence.

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