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The Homeschool Act aims to implement regulations to protect kids in Illinois

The Homeschool Act aims to implement regulations to protect kids in Illinois

An investigation by ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois discovered that children were being mistreated and neglected while being homeschooled. State Representative and Chair of the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee in the Illinois House, Terra Costa Howard, joins Dane Neal, filling in for Jon Hansen for Let’s Gel Legal. The two discuss homeschooling and the new bill that hopes to protect children’s education when they are learning at home.

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Events

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June 19th

June 19th

Catch all the Waves with our Mural Passport Over the past few years, the College of DuPage has become an art powerhouse. This summer, they're presenting yet another amazing exhibit – "Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World" – which features masterworks of Japanese...

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June 12th

June 12th

Over the past few months, we’ve been hearing concerns from constituents about the water supply at Arbor View and Westfield elementary schools in Glen Ellyn, as well as the surrounding neighborhoods.

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June 5th

June 5th

After a long and often challenging legislative session, I’m very pleased that eight of my bills were passed by both Houses and are heading to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.

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Videos

Gun Violence Prevention Day
Land Acknowledgement Ceremony