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Currently under Illinois law, single-occupancy restrooms are required to be gender-neutral, but a bill would allow businesses to create multi-occupancy gender-neutral restrooms.

July 24, 2023

Best of: What’s the controversy around a bill that permits multi-stall all-gender restrooms?

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.

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June 13, 2023

What’s the controversy around a bill that permits multi-stall all-gender restrooms?

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.

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State Representative Joe Sosnowski at the Statehouse. — Courtesy of State Rep. Joe Sosnowski

March 22, 2019

Parents Eager For Lower Age To Leave Kids Home Alone

When is it safe to leave your kids home alone? According to state law, the right age is fairly black and white: It’s 14.

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Gov. Bruce Rauner signs high school diploma legislation at Goodwill in Rockford. — Susan Stephens/WNIJ

September 24, 2017

Illinois Adults Now Can Pursue High School Diplomas

Nearly 13 percent of Illinoisans do not have a high school diploma. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law Friday aimed at changing that. The new law will allow community colleges and non-profit organizations to set up “adult high school” programs where people over 21 can earn diplomas.

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