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News that affects Illinois as a whole.
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.
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.
SPRINGFIELD — The prescription drug police for Illinois Medicaid will be changing on Jan. 1, 2020.
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.
SCHAUMBURG — U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Schaumburg) announced the introduction of the STOP Bullying Act on Tuesday.
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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.
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has signed an amicus brief supporting transgender rights in a court case.
SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday, a federal judge in California struck down the Denial of Care Rule proposed by the HHS, becoming the third judge in two weeks to vacate the rule.