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IL Senate GOP introduce bills to protect children from exploitation
Illinois Politics
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IL Senate GOP introduce bills to protect children from exploitation

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 13, 2026

Illinois Senate Republicans hope lawmakers can pass plans this spring to protect children from sex trafficking and grooming.

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IL Senate GOP introduce bills to protect children from exploitation

IL Senate GOP introduce bills to protect children from exploitation

  • Updated Mar 13, 2026

Illinois Senate Republicans hope lawmakers can pass plans this spring to protect children from sex trafficking and grooming.

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Bill requiring new safety, privacy protections for public officials heads to Pritzker's desk

Bill requiring new safety, privacy protections for public officials heads to Pritzker's desk

  • Updated Nov 5, 2025
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Illinois House passes plan creating new safety, privacy protections for public officials

Illinois House passes plan creating new safety, privacy protections for public officials

  • Updated Oct 29, 2025
Firefighters call for stronger protections after Champaign crews attacked on duty
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Firefighters call for stronger protections after Champaign crews attacked on duty

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Sep 10, 2025

Union leaders are calling for change after two Champaign firefighters and an EMT were assaulted while responding to a call earlier this month.

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Firefighters call for stronger protections after Champaign crews attacked on duty

Firefighters call for stronger protections after Champaign crews attacked on duty

  • Updated Sep 10, 2025

Union leaders are calling for change after two Champaign firefighters and an EMT were assaulted while responding to a call earlier this month.

IDOL releases annual Labor Day report highlighting workers' rights, protections
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IDOL releases annual Labor Day report highlighting workers' rights, protections

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Labor is recognizing worker contributions and its ongoing efforts to uphold workers' rights statewide.

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New Illinois laws crack down on crypto scams, create regulatory oversight

New Illinois laws crack down on crypto scams, create regulatory oversight

  • Updated Aug 19, 2025

Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Monday to create a clear regulatory system for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.

IL measure aims to protect older adults in LGBTQ community
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IL measure aims to protect older adults in LGBTQ community

  • May 16, 2022

CHICAGO (WAND) - Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure into law that amends the Illinois Act on Aging and designates protections and services for …

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