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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

The Illinois State Capitol on March 9, 2017, in Springfield, Illinois. In January, a new law went into effect that increased required workplace harassment education across the state.

State law seeks to improve harassment protection in the workplace

January 30, 2020

A state law that took effect at the beginning of the month will regulate harassment prevention in the workplace and increase protections for sexual assault survivors. Sponsored by State Rep. Ann Williams...

A gender-neutral sign on a single-occupancy bathroom. A bill passed through the Illinois legislatures that would require single-occupancy restrooms be labeled as gender-neutral in public spaces.

Bill requiring equitable restroom access passes Illinois legislatures, waits approval from Pritzker

May 22, 2019

Legislation that would ensure equitable restroom access in public spaces passed through the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday. Sponsored by State Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) and State...

An examination room at Whole Womans Health of Peoria. Democratic lawmakers are pushing to update current Illinois laws regarding reproductive health.

Democratic lawmakers aim to update current reproductive health laws in Illinois

May 17, 2019

State Democratic leaders joined together Wednesday in calling for the revival of the Reproductive Health Act amid other states’ efforts to restrict access to abortion. The legislation aims to amend...

Illinois, Cook County lawmakers move to nix ‘tampon tax’

March 31, 2016

Evanston women will likely pay less for tampons and other feminine hygiene products starting next year, but just how much less is now up to state lawmakers. In Illinois and most other states, feminine...

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