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Tag: sexual assault
Parents of 10-year-old girl file federal lawsuit against Taylorville School District over alleged assault
The parents of a 10-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted have filed a federal lawsuit against the Taylorville School District.
Bipartisan effort seeks stricter measures to protect sexual assault victims in schools
Sen. Steven McClure is leading a bipartisan effort in the Illinois legislature to better protect young victims of sexual assault ...
Lawmakers introduce bills to punish sexual assault in schools, end fossil fuel investments
Illinois lawmakers filed bills on pensions and preventing sexual assault in schools.
Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims
Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Thursday aimed at protecting the victims of sexual assault.
Pritzker announces progress in processing rape case evidence, signs highway camera expansion
The Illinois State Police announced Friday that all sexual assault evidence is being processed within the 180-day timeframe outlined in ...
Charges filed against man accused of abusing developmentally disabled woman at state-run facility
A state employee charged last month with molesting a child now faces a charge of aggravated criminal sexual assault of ...
Senate advances bill to allow online hearings for orders of protection
In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the Illinois Senate voted to pass a measure that provides domestic violence and sexual assault ...
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