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Kelly in the News - Headlines 2021
January 2021
Advocacy Group, Lawmakers Team up to Support Transgender Chicagoans
Power, politics and police: Madigan maneuvers amid lame duck session
Advocates, opponents make their case to lawmakers on massive criminal justice proposal
Three woman set for historic challenge to Madigan
Black Caucus wins passage of education package, criminal justice reform still under discussion
March 2021
Lawmakers push for transparency after ‘stupid situation’ filling Madigan’s vacant seat for second time in days
Virtual Illinois House hearings begin Monday as minority Republicans worry about fairness
In Illinois, The Fight For LGBTQ+ Rights Continues
Stop Hunting Bobcats in Illinois
April 2021
Illinois House narrowly passes bill to lessen some drug possession penalties
June 2021
Goodbye, Alderman. Hello, Alderperson
Illinois House Dems have nothing but praise for Speaker Welch as new leader
Sex education standardization bill sent to Pritzker’s desk, lead pipe removal bill moves closer
Community Emergency Services and Support Act heads to Pritzker’s desk
Illinois House moves to adopt tougher ethics laws to curb public corruption
July 2021
New Illinois Law Bans Police From Using ‘Deceptive Tactics’ When Interrogating Young People
Editorial: For women in Illinois prisons, life isn’t reality TV, it’s just real
August 2021
Cook County Changes Drug Test Policy for Assistant Public Defender Applicants
October 2021
Illinois bill would allow women to sue men over unwanted pregnancies
Fact check: Pennsylvania bill proposing restrictions on male reproductive rights is satirical
Chicago’s Park District Chief faces mounting pressure to quit over a lifeguard abuse scandal
Bill would allow convicts to change names
November 2021
Committees discuss ways to address care for veterans, including cannabis access
Afghan families will be able to choose from donated clothes and supplies gathered in Chicago
December 2021
Process for filling state lawmaker vacancies changes for more transparency
September 2021
‘Mental health care is healthcare’: Pritzker signs bills improving treatment, services for those in need
Illinois Legislation Would Bar Employers From Terminating Employees for Positive Cannabis Tests
BREAKING: Illinois Overhauls Mental Health Care And 9-1-1 Policy, What Does It Mean For You?
Mayor Lightfoot asks departing inspector general to investigate Ald. Gardiner’s profane, abusive and threatening text messages
Proposed Bill Could Allow Citizens to Seek $10K Against Those Who Cause Unwanted Pregnancy
Vigil Held For Lake Michigan Drowning Victim Miguel Cisneros As Mother Issues Another Plea For Life Rings on Lake Michigan
Life Ring to be Installed on Pier After Teen’s Death, Parks CEO Says
'All Eyes Are on Texas': Other States React to Texas' Abortion Ban
A proposed law places a $10K bounty on sexual abusers — taking a jab at Texas’ abortion “bounty hunters”
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