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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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July 10th

July 10th

When we invest in our public libraries, we create opportunities for everyone to learn, to explore, and to grow. Today, our public libraries serve as true centers for our communities, providing an amazing array of services and programs and opening doors to new worlds of knowledge.

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July 3rd

July 3rd

Dual credit classes, which enable students to earn college credits while still in high school, can give young people an important head start on their college careers. So I was honored this week to stand with Governor Pritzker as he signed my legislation to expand dual credit options for high school students.

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June 26th

June 26th

Shred with us in in Lisle SATURDAY With July almost here, it's a great time to go swimming, ride your bike, and shred some personal documents. We are partnering with State Sen. Laura Ellman’s office once again to host our annual shred event, from 9 a.m. to noon (or...

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Videos

Gun Violence Prevention Day
Land Acknowledgement Ceremony