SPRINGFIELD — As of the first of the year, there is no longer a statue of limitations of reporting sexual assaults in the state.
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‘World War III’ trends as hawks rejoice at Trump decision to assassinate Iranian military leader
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WASHINGTON — As peace advocates voiced alarm at the very real prospect of all-out conflict with Iran following the assassination Thursday night of that country’s top military leader on orders from U.S. President Donald Trump, war hawks who have had their crosshairs trained on Iran for years enthusiastically celebrated Trump’s decision.
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Illinois Atty. Gen. condemns federal attack on LGBTQ protections
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SPRINGFIELD — This week, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul condemned the federal government’s attack on LGBTQ healthcare with 19 other attorneys general in a comment letter.
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Judge rules that IDOC must change medical care for transgender prisoners
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EAST ST. LOUIS — A federal judge ruled this week that the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) needs to overhaul its medical care of transgender prisoners.
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Illinois Medicaid prescription policy changing Jan. 1
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SPRINGFIELD — The prescription drug police for Illinois Medicaid will be changing on Jan. 1, 2020.
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Nine Illinois prison guards disciplined after mocking transgender inmates on Facebook
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Corrections issued suspensions and written reprimands to nine prison guards who mocked, demeaned or disclosed personal information about transgender inmates in private Facebook groups.
Krishnamoorthi announces anti-LGBTQ bullying bill
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SCHAUMBURG — U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Schaumburg) announced the introduction of the STOP Bullying Act on Tuesday.
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World AIDS Day in Illinois
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CHICAGO — If your community or organization is having an event you’d like us to list here, just email editor@illinoiseagle.com.
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Illinois Dept. of Corrections announces new social media policy after employees mocked transgender prisoners online
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CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Corrections announced a revised social media policy for its roughly 12,000 employees that goes into effect over the weekend.
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Illinois Atty. Gen. signs brief in support of trans rights
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has signed an amicus brief supporting transgender rights in a court case.