The 21st Show was joined by lawmakers who supported and opposed the bill, as well as the CEO of an organization advocating against sexual assault and two LGBTQ advocates.
The 21st Show was joined by lawmakers who supported and opposed the bill, as well as the CEO of an organization advocating against sexual assault and two LGBTQ advocates.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a sweeping anti-sexual harassment law. But one woman who accused a lawmaker of harassment is disappointed with an aspect of the new rules.
Illinois’ crisis centers for sexual violence survivors are starting to feel the effects of the partial government shutdown—now in its fourth week. Funding for services will soon stop coming in.
More than 260 girls and young women came forward to tell their stories of sexual assault by former USA Olympic doctor Larry Nassar, who is currently serving multiple prison sentences for the abuse. The trial resulted in more than a prison sentence and settlement money for victims. It shined a light on the mishandling of sexual assault reports by young athletes. And last week, Illinois took center stage in this national issue.
