Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign Senate Bill 1563, or the Squatter Bill, into law. The bill addresses the squatter problem in Illinois, making it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing the months-long eviction process.

Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill into law on Monday that makes it easier for law enforcement to remove squatters from a home — without going through the eviction process. According to Pritzker’s office,

Illinois' "Squatter Bill" will simplify eviction of squatters, giving police more authority to act without waiting for court proceedings.