Illinois Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill Was Tip of the Iceberg for Trans-Inclusive Legislation Passed This Session
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Illinois attorney general responds to Chicago archdiocese statement on abuse report
“At best, the cardinal’s claims of being blindsided are misleading,” Raoul said.
Illinois attorney general releases report on abuse by Catholic clergy
Report reveals names and information of over 400 Catholic clergy who abused nearly 2,000 children in the state.
Mpox raises its head in Chicago
The seven new cases come as the city prepares for big LGBTQ events.
Crisis pregnancy center bill heading to Pritzker
The bill would let the attorney general investigate centers using deceptive practices.
Illinois joins brief against Texas attempt to ban abortion from emergency healthcare
The brief says the ruling will impact healthcare in other states.
IDPH reports no Illinois counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19
No counties were at High Level this week for the seventh straight week.
LGBTQ books lead ALA’s ‘most banned books’ list
The American Library Association released their list of challenged books this week. LGBTQ-themed books are four of the top five.
Groups push for voting-restoration rights for incarcerated Illinoisans
Groups in Illinois are pushing legislation that would restore voting rights, including for people currently incarcerated.
IDPH reports two Illinois counties at an elevated community level for COVID-19
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday that the CDC is reporting two counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19 last week.
