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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois in regards to littering, trash, or pollution?

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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois in regards to bullying?

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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois in regards to animal cruelty or saving animals?

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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois in regards to affordable and accessible healthcare?

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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois so that our stores and businesses can get funding while they are shut down during COVID-19??

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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois so that people will staff during COVID-19? For example, what laws are there on hand washing or wearing masks?

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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois so that people can get food and supplies during COVID-19? What laws are there for shortages?

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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois so that people can get medial supplies during COVID-19? What laws are there for shortages?

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What laws are there in place in our community or the state of Illinois in regards to people using plastic bags?

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Written Law: Effective January 1, 2018, Village Code requires Oak Park retail stores of 5,000 square feet or greater to charge customers 10 cents for each single-use paper or plastic bag provided at the checkout counter. The program is intended to encourage customers to bring their own shopping bags to avoid taking a single-use, disposable bag that may end up as litter.

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Effective January 1, 2018, Village Code requires Oak Park retail stores of 5,000 square feet or greater to charge customers 10 cents for each single-use paper or plastic bag provided at the checkout counter.

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H.B. 4207 (signed by governor, Aug 1, 2014; took effect Jan 1, 2015) (Public Act 098-0801 ). “No student shall be subjected to bullying: … (4) through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a nonschool-related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by a school district or school if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or orderly operation of a school. This item (4) applies only in cases in which a school administrator or teacher receives a report that bullying through this means has occurred and does not require a district or school to staff or monitor any nonschool-related activity, function, or program.”
https://cyberbullying.org/bullying-laws/illinois

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(a) No person or owner may beat, cruelly treat, torment, starve, overwork or otherwise abuse any animal.
(b) No owner may abandon any animal where it may become a public charge or may suffer injury, hunger or exposure.
(c) No owner of a dog or cat that is a companion animal may expose the dog or cat in a manner that places the dog or cat in a life-threatening situation for a prolonged period of time in extreme heat or cold conditions that:
(1) results in injury to or death of the animal; or
(2) results in hypothermia, hyperthermia, frostbite,
| or similar condition as diagnosed by a doctor of veterinary medicine.

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Illinois Compiled Statutes

Information maintained by the Legislative Reference Bureau

Updating the database of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) is an ongoing process. Recent laws may not yet be included in the ILCS database, but they are found on this site as Public Acts soon after they become law. For information concerning the relationship between statutes and Public Acts, refer to the Guide.

Because the statute database is maintained primarily for legislative drafting purposes, statutory changes are sometimes included in the statute database before they take effect. If the source note at the end of a Section of the statutes includes a Public Act that has not yet taken effect, the version of the law that is currently in effect may have already been removed from the database and you should refer to that Public Act to see the changes made to the current law.

ANIMALS
(510 ILCS 70/) Humane Care for Animals Act.

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510 ILCS 70/ Humane Care for Animals Act.

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Illinois Compiled Statutes Information maintained by the Legislative Reference Bureau Updating the database of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) is an ongoing process. Recent laws may not yet be included in the ILCS database, but they are found on this site as Public Acts soon after they become law.

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(Illinois state law)    (105 ILCS 5/22-12) (from Ch. 122, par. 22-12)
Sec. 22-12. Preventing or interfering with a child's attendance at school. Whoever by threat, menace, or intimidation prevents any child entitled to attend a public or nonpublic school in this State from attending such school or interferes with any such child's attendance at that school shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 92-96, eff. 1-1-02.)

via- jurist point Illinois law firm.

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As enacted in 1966, the AWA required all animal dealers to be registered and licensed as well as liable to monitoring by Federal regulators and suspension of their license if they violate any provisions of the Animal Welfare Act and imprisonment of up to a year accompanied by a fine of $1,000.[4]:276, col. 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Welfare_Act_of_1966

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Gov. Pritzker says the suspension of those laws will help protect the use of stimulus money for food, shelter, and transportation.

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Haley:I found this on the web about bullying

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Haley:I found this on the web about bullying

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H.B. 4207 (signed by governor, Aug 1, 2014; took effect Jan 1, 2015) (Public Act 098-0801 ). “No student shall be subjected to bullying: … (4) through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a nonschool-related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by a school district or school if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or orderly operation of a school. This item (4) applies only in cases in which a school administrator or teacher receives a report that bullying through this means has occurred and does not require a district or school to staff or monitor any nonschool-related activity, function, or program.”  http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=098-0801

Where i found it:https://cyberbullying.org/bullying-laws/illinois

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As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), uninsured Illinoisans have new options for health coverage either through the state’s Medicaid program or through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace (the Marketplace). These options make it more affordable to get health coverage and meet the federal requirement that all individuals have health coverage starting in 2014.

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Illinois Healthcare Reform under the Affordable Care Act

As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), uninsured Illinoisans have new options for health coverage either through the state's Medicaid program or through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace (the Marketplace). These options make it more affordable to get health coverage and meet the federal requirement that all individuals have health coverage starting in 2014.

Helpful Information for Filing Taxes

For tax year 2016, HFS will mail 1095-B tax forms between January 3 and March 2, 2017. This will show that you or someone in your household had qualifying health coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This qualifying health coverage was in the form of a HFS Medical Program (Medicaid or All Kids). If you need help understanding the 1095-B form and what to do if you or someone in your household did not have a full year of qualifying health coverage, refer to the IRS website. For more detailed information about the 1095-B, please visit the expanded IRS 1095-B FAQs.

If you believe there is a mistake on your 1095-B form or you need a replacement form, you will need to speak to a state caseworker either by visiting your Family Community Resource Center (FCRC) or by calling the DHS Helpline at 1-800-843-6154 (TTY: 1-800-447-6460).

ALERT:IRS Alerts Consumers to the Insurance Penalty Tax Scam

The Internal Revenue Service is warning consumers about tax scams involving the Affordable Care Act and penalties imposed under the law on people who go without health insurance. In some cases, the agency said, unscrupulous tax preparers tell clients to pay the penalties directly to them, and they keep the money. Most people do not owe the payment at all. "However," the I.R.S. said, "if you owe a payment, remember that it should be made only with your tax return or in response to a letter from the I.R.S. The payment should never be made directly to an individual or return preparer." Refer to the IRS website if you get a letter in the mail from the IRS.

For more information on applying for health coverage in Illinois, or to make an appointment for in-person help on any issues related to health coverage in Illinois, call the Get Covered Illinois (GCI) Helpdesk at 1-866-311-1119 or, visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov.

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Data

Monthly data on the number of clients who enrolled in Illinois Medicaid as a result of the ACA eligibility expansion.

Illinois Expands Medicaid

Now, thanks to the ACA and IL Public Act 98-104 (pdf), more adults are eligible for Medicaid in Illinois and the public is able to apply for Medicaid through a new, online application called the Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE).

Today, all Illinois residents between 19 and 64 years of age, who are U.S. citizens or who have legal status, and who have monthly income less than $1,366 for an individual or $1,845 for a couple, are eligible for Medicaid through the "ACA Adult" category. This means Illinois Medicaid now provides health coverage for low income individuals who are seniors, persons with disabilities, parents/caretakers of dependent children, "ACA adults," pregnant women and children (under the All Kids program).

ABE - Application for Benefits Eligibility

Illinois now has a multi-benefit, web-based application system known as the Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE). Through ABE, applicants can apply online for Medicaid, SNAP and Cash Assistance. ABE replaced the DHS web application and the All Kids Online Application. HFS has developed a Guide as an introduction to the new web portal. For community partners, including Illinois Assisters, there is a separate Guide that has the basic information on completing an application as well as instructions on how to register in ABE as a community partner.

Healthcare Reform Implementation Efforts in Illinois

Alert Regarding Health Insurance Marketplace Precautions

Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace

For those who are uninsured and do not qualify for Medicaid, the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace (The Marketplace) is an online shopping website where you can compare health insurance plans side-by-side, and receive financial help from the government to help pay insurance costs. The next Open Enrollment Period for the Marketplace will be November 15, 2014 - February 15, 2015. After that date, only people who qualify for a Special Enrollment Period will be able to buy coverage. To see if you qualify to buy coverage on the Marketplace, or to find out more about the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace in Illinois, go to www.getcoveredillinois.gov

To learn more about the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace, check out the following:

Long Term Care

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As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), uninsured Illinoisans have new options for health coverage either through the state's Medicaid program or through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace (the Marketplace). These options make it more affordable to get health coverage and meet the federal requirement that all individuals have health coverage starting in 2014.

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Haley:I found this on the web about littering

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Haley:I found this on the web about littering

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On Jan. 1, an update to Illinois' Litter Control Act will subject anyone who tosses a cigarette on the ground to increased penalties – the first offense now comes with a Class B misdemeanor and a fine up to $1,500

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-three-new-state-laws-for-2014/

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people should not throw trash because it makes the world bad and it need to stop littering is bad because it can spend disease and can make people sick

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End Littering
Litter is more than just a blight on our landscape. Litter is costly to clean up, impacts our quality of life and economic development, and eventually ends up in our waterways and oceans. Among our many initiatives, the Keep America Beautiful Litter index and Community Appearance index are step-by-step methods of assessing current litter conditions an other indicators which is used in thousands of community's and by municipalities nationwide. Today, we are as committed as ever to providing people with the resources to help prevent litter with the ultimate goal of helping to end littering in America.

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Haley: I found this on the web about animal cruelty 

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Cruelty to animals is illegal in Illinois, as it is across the country. But the laws on animal abuse in Illinois are particularly extensive and detailed, covering a wide range of specific behavior, situations, and types of animals—from service and police dogs to animals used in entertainment. Below, we’ve summarized the most important state laws that pet owners and animal lovers should know about.

https://www.lawyers.com/legal-info/criminal/animal-law/animal-cruelty-laws-in-illinois.html

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Haley: I found this on the web about affordable health care

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Haley: I found this on the web about affordable health care

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A job-based health plan covering only the employee that costs 9.78% or less of the employee’s household income. If a job-based plan is “affordable,” and meets the “minimum value” standard, you're not eligible for a premium tax credit if you buy a Marketplace insurance plan instead.

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/affordable-coverage/

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HE Parks  cares for the health and well-being of our community and our participants and will not tolerate bullying or harassment of any kind. The Hoffman Estates Park District’s Board of Commissioners has approved a comprehensive Anti-Bullying Policy to address bullying or harassment, and all forms of aggressive and violent behaviors. “We feel this is an important step to ensure the health and well-being of our community and our participants,” said Craig Talsma, Executive Director for the HE Parks. “We won’t tolerate bullying or harassment of any kind that might inhibit an individual’s ability to learn and participate.” “Bullying” or “harassment” is defined as any gesture or written, verbal, graphic, or physical act (including cyber bullying via the internet, cell phone, personal digital assistant) that is dehumanizing, intimidating, hostile, humiliating, threatening, or otherwise likely to evoke fear of physical harm or emotional distress. This also includes forms of retaliation against individuals who report or cooperate in an investigation under this policy. All employees and volunteers will be required to complete a training course each year and will be expected to refuse to tolerate bullying and harassment and to demonstrate behavior that is respectful and civil.

https://www.heparks.org/general-information/anti-bully/

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In 1990, Congress passed the Pollution Prevention Act which states: "the Environmental Protection Agency must establish a source reduction program which collects and disseminates information, provides financial assistance to States, and implements the other activities
epa.gov/p2/pollution-prevention-law-and-policies

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Haley: I found this on the web about Funding for stores and businesses during COVID-19

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Haley: I found this on the web about Funding for stores and businesses during COVID-19

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The impact of COVID-19 on America’s small businesses and the employees that work for them has been devastating, with forced closures and social distancing restricting operations and putting many out of work.

We will continue to update this list of financial resources for small businesses and workers, including federal, state, city, and private programs available to help in this challenging time.

https://joinhomebase.com/blog/covid-19-financial-resources-businesses-workers/

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Haley:I found this on the web about how to stay safe during COVID-19 (No link)

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Haley:I found this on the web about how to stay safe during COVID-19 (No link)

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littering i bad and it comes from the Illinois

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before collection, and must remove their totter by 10 p.m. the day of collection. Plastic bags or rented refuse carts (totters) are permitted.

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Show/Hide Most Village facilities are closed to the public until further notice, and some non-essential services are currently unavailable or reduced. Report emergencies to 911. More...

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Haley: I found this on the web about food and storage during COVID-19 

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DA is sharing information about best practices to operate retail food stores, restaurants, and associated pick-up and delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic to safeguard workers and consumers.

This addresses key considerations for how foods offered at retail can be safely handled and delivered to the public, as well as key best practices for employee health, cleaning and sanitizing, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This is not a comprehensive list. We encourage consulting the references and links provided below by CDC, FDA, EPA, and OSHA for more detailed information. This will be updated as FDA receives further information and inquiries.

https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/best-practices-retail-food-stores-restaurants-and-food-pick-updelivery-services-during-covid-19

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Updating the database of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) is an ongoing process. Recent laws may not yet be included in the ILCS database, but they are found on this site as Public Acts soon after they become law. For information concerning the relationship between statutes and Public Acts, refer to the Guide.

Because the statute database is maintained primarily for legislative drafting purposes, statutory changes are sometimes included in the statute database before they take effect. If the source note at the end of a Section of the statutes includes a Public Act that has not yet taken effect, the version of the law that is currently in effect may have already been removed from the database and you should refer to that Public Act to see the changes made to the current law.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] (Introduced 10/25/1990)

Committees:

House - Energy and Commerce; Public Works and Transportation | Senate - Environment and Public Works

Latest Action:

House - 11/05/1990 For Further Action See H.R.5835 (Title IV). ( All Actions)

Tracker:

This bill has the status Passed House

Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

Summary: H.R.5931 - 101st Congress (1989-1990)All Information (Except Text)

Shown Here:
Introduced in House (10/25/1990)

Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish within EPA an office to promote pollution prevention through source reduction. Requires the Administrator to develop and implement a source reduction strategy which: (1) establishes standard methods for measuring source reduction; (2) coordinates and promotes source reduction activities and techniques in Federal agencies and businesses; (3) improves coordination of, streamlines, and assures public access to data collected under Federal environmental statutes; (4) establishes a training program on multimedia source reduction opportunities; (5) makes recommendations to the Congress to eliminate barriers to source reduction including the use of incentives; (6) develops and disseminates model source reduction auditing procedures designed to highlight source reduction opportunities; and (7) establishes an annual award program to recognize companies operating outstanding or innovative source reduction programs.

Directs the Administrator to make matching grants to States for programs to promote source reduction by businesses. Sets forth criteria to be evaluated in the awarding of such grants. Limits Federal funds for such programs to 50 percent of the funds made available to a State each year.

Requires the Administrator to establish a Source Reduction Clearinghouse to compile information including a computer data base which contains information on management, technical, and operational approaches to source reduction. Directs the Administrator to make such information available to the public.

Directs owners or operators of facilities required to file annual toxic chemical release forms under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) to include with each such filing a toxic chemical source reduction and recycling report. Sets forth items to be included in such reports, including: (1) the quantity of each chemical entering any waste stream prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal during the reporting year, and the two years thereafter, and the percentage change from the previous year; (2) the amount of the chemical from the facility which is recycled annually, the percentage change from the previous year, and the process of recycling used; (3) the source reduction practices used with respect to such chemicals; (4) a ratio of production in the reporting year to production in the previous year; (5) the amount of any chemical released into the environment which resulted from a one-time event and is not associated with production processes; and (6) the amount of the chemical treated during the year and the percentage change from the previous year.

Makes provisions of SARA applicable to the reporting requirements of this Act. Directs the Administrator to make data collected under this Act publicly available in the same manner as data collected under SARA.

Requires the Administrator to report biennially to the Congress on actions and results of the source reduction strategy.

Authorizes and allocates appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993.

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Sponsor: Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] (Introduced 10/25/1990) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Public Works and Transportation | Senate - Environment and Public Works Latest Action: House - 11/05/1990 For Further Action See H.R.5835 (Title IV).

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Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. In order to be considered bullying the behavior must be aggressive and include an imbalance of power and repetition.

Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity to control or harm others. Power imbalances can change over time and in different situations, even if they involve the same people.

Repetition: Bullying behaviors happen more than once or have the potential to happen more than once.

Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.

Illinois Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

Bullying has become a major problem, with many cases of children becoming withdraw, depressed, anxious and afraid. Many parents of bullied children have also had to deal with the extreme result of suicide as a result of constant bullying. Illinois has protections in place for victims of bullying. These laws cover:

bullying

harassment

intimidation

and also cover cyber bullying. These are serious actions with serious consequences.

Illinois anti-bullying laws and regulations protect bullying on the basis of the following:

race

color

religion

sex

national origin

ancestry

age

marital status

physical or mental disability

military status

sexual orientation

gender-related identity or expression

unfavorable discharge from military service

association with a person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics

any other distinguishing characteristic

For school related bullying – schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of different personal characteristics. Bullying may be a civil rights violation. There are several laws and regulations that cover bullying in Illinois.

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Haley:I found this on the web about what medical supplies during COVID-19

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Haley:I found this on the web about what medical supplies during COVID-19

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating medical devices used to diagnose, prevent and treat COVID-19, such as diagnostic tests, ventilators, and personal protective equipment (PPE)—including masks, face shields, respirators, gowns, and gloves.

The FDA is committed to ensuring that patients and health care providers have timely and continued access to high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices to respond effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/medical-devices-and-covid-19-coronavirus-pandemic

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Illinois Compiled Statutes
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Updating the database of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) is an ongoing process. Recent laws may not yet be included in the ILCS database, but they are found on this site as Public Acts soon after they become law. For information concerning the relationship between statutes and Public Acts, refer to the Guide.

Because the statute database is maintained primarily for legislative drafting purposes, statutory changes are sometimes included in the statute database before they take effect. If the source note at the end of a Section of the statutes includes a Public Act that has not yet taken effect, the version of the law that is currently in effect may have already been removed from the database and you should refer to that Public Act to see the changes made to the current law.

510 ILCS 70/3.01

(510 ILCS 70/3.01) (from Ch. 8, par. 703.01)
Sec. 3.01. Cruel treatment.
(a) No person or owner may beat, cruelly treat, torment, starve, overwork or otherwise abuse any animal.
(b) No owner may abandon any animal where it may become a public charge or may suffer injury, hunger or exposure.
(c) No owner of a dog or cat that is a companion animal may expose the dog or cat in a manner that places the dog or cat in a life-threatening situation for a prolonged period of time in extreme heat or cold conditions that:
(1) results in injury to or death of the animal; or
(2) results in hypothermia, hyperthermia, frostbite,

(c-5) Nothing in this Section shall prohibit an animal from being impounded in an emergency situation under subsection (b) of Section 12 of this Act.
(c-10) Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a law enforcement officer from taking temporary custody of a dog or cat that is a companion animal that is exposed in a manner that places the dog or cat in a life-threatening situation for a prolonged period of time in extreme heat or cold conditions that may result in injury or death of the dog or cat or may result in hypothermia, hyperthermia, frostbite, or similar condition. Upon taking temporary custody of the dog or cat under this subsection (c-10), the law enforcement officer shall attempt to contact the owner of the dog or cat and shall seek emergency veterinary care for the animal as soon as available. The law enforcement officer shall leave information of the location of the dog or cat if the owner cannot be reached. The owner of the dog or cat is responsible for any costs of providing care to the dog or cat.
(d) A person convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. A second or subsequent conviction for a violation of this Section is a Class 4 felony. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person who is convicted of violating subsection (a) upon a companion animal in the presence of a child, as defined in Section 12-0.1 of the Criminal Code of 2012, shall be subject to a fine of $250 and ordered to perform community service for not less than 100 hours. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, upon conviction for violating this Section, the court may order the convicted person to undergo a psychological or psychiatric evaluation and to undergo any treatment at the convicted person's expense that the court determines to be appropriate after due consideration of the evidence. If the convicted person is a juvenile or a companion animal hoarder, the court must order the convicted person to undergo a psychological or psychiatric evaluation and to undergo treatment that the court determines to be appropriate after due consideration of the evaluation.
(Source: P.A. 99-311, eff. 1-1-16; 99-357, eff. 1-1-16; 99-642, eff. 7-28-16; 99-782, eff. 8-12-16; 100-740, eff. 1-1-19 .)

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What Is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the comprehensive healthcare reform signed into law by then-President Barack Obama in March 2010. Formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and commonly referred to as Obamacare, the law includes a list of healthcare policies intended to expand access to health insurance to millions of uninsured Americans.

The law expanded Medicaid eligibility, created health insurance exchanges, mandated that Americans purchase or otherwise obtain health insurance, and prohibited insurance companies from denying coverage due to preexisting conditions.

Key Takeaways

Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

The ACA was designed to reform the health insurance industry and help reduce the cost of health insurance coverage for individuals who qualify. The law includes premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions to help lower expenses for lower-income individuals and families.

The ACA requires most insurance plans, including those sold on the Health Insurance Marketplace, to cover a list of preventive services at no cost to policyholders that include checkups, patient counseling, immunizations, and numerous health screenings.

All ACA-compliant health insurance plans must cover specific "essential health benefits," such as emergency services, family planning, maternity care, hospitalization, prescription medications, mental health services, and pediatric care.

The law allows states to extend Medicaid coverage to a wider range of people. As of September 2022, 39 states and the District of Columbia had exercised that option.

Every year, there is an open enrollment period on the Health Insurance Marketplace during which people can buy or switch insurance plans. Enrollment outside of the open season is allowed only for those whose circumstances change, such as marrying, divorcing, becoming a parent, or losing a job that provided health insurance coverage.

Key Features of the Affordable Care Act

Provisions included in the ACA expand access to insurance, increase consumer protections, emphasize prevention and wellness, improve quality and system performance, expand the health workforce, and curb rising healthcare costs.

Expand Access to Insurance

The ACA requires employers to cover their workers and provides tax credits to certain small businesses that cover specified costs of health insurance for their employees. It created state- or multistate-based insurance exchanges to help individuals and small businesses purchase insurance.

The law expanded Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals and allows young adults to remain on parents' policies until age 26.

Part of the ACA until 2017 was the individual mandate, a provision requiring all Americans to have healthcare coverage, either from an employer or through the ACA or another source, or face tax penalties.

Increase Consumer Insurance Protections

The ACA prohibits lifetime monetary caps on insurance coverage, limits the use of annual caps, and establishes state rate reviews for insurance premium increases. It prohibits insurance plans from excluding coverage for children with preexisting conditions and canceling or rescinding coverage.

Prevention and Wellness

The Prevention and Public Health Fund, established under the ACA, provides grants to states for prevention activities, such as disease screenings and immunizations, and the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council addresses tobacco use, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition.

The ACA requires insurance plans to cover preventive care such as immunizations; preventive care for children; screening for certain adults for conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer; and a public education campaign for oral health.

Improve Health Quality and Curb Costs

The ACA requested investments in health information technology. It addressed guidelines to reduce medical errors and create payment mechanisms to improve efficiency and results and improve care coordination among providers.

The law requires oversight of health insurance premiums and practices, reducing healthcare fraud and uncompensated care to foster comparison shopping in insurance exchanges to increase competition and price transparency.

Pros and Cons of the Affordable Care Act

Updates to the Affordable Care Act

With his election in 2016, then-President Donald Trump launched efforts to repeal and replace the ACA, stating that the United States should delay "the implementation of any provision or requirement of the [Patient Protection and Affordable Care] Act that would impose a fiscal burden on any State."

In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) removed the penalty for individuals not having health insurance and substantially scaled back the outreach program to help Americans sign up for the ACA, cutting the enrollment period in half. By 2018, the number of Americans covered under the ACA had dropped to 13.8 million from 17.4 million in 2015, according to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a healthcare research organization.

In 2021, President Biden signed an executive order to focus on the "rules and other policies that limit Americans' access to health care," prompting federal agencies to examine five areas, including preexisting conditions, policies undermining the Health Insurance Marketplace, enrollment roadblocks, and affordability. COVID-19 relief legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), extended eligibility for ACA health insurance subsidies to those buying their health coverage on the Marketplace with incomes over 400% of poverty.

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by Biden on Aug. 16, 2022, financial assistance was extended for people enrolled in the ACA through 2025 instead of 2022. It also expands eligibility, allowing more middle-class citizens to receive premium assistance. The legislation passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

What are common arguments for and against the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

Opponents argue that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) hurts small businesses that are required to provide insurance, raises healthcare costs, and creates a reliance on government services by individuals.

Proponents state that those with health insurance get medical attention quickly and live a healthier lifestyle. They contend that the healthcare system will operate more efficiently when commercial insurers and their customers do not need to fund the uninsured.

When does the yearly enrollment period on the Marketplace begin?

The Health Insurance Marketplace is available for new enrollment on Nov. 1, and information is available on the government website.

How many citizens use the Health Insurance Marketplace?

As of 2021, more than 13 million citizens are enrolled in coverage offered by the ACA's Marketplace.

The Bottom Line

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 and is commonly known as Obamacare. It extended healthcare coverage to millions of previously uninsured Americans. The ACA launched the Health Insurance Marketplace, through which eligible people may find and buy health insurance policies.

All ACA-compliant health insurance plans, including those sold through the Marketplace, must cover several essential health benefits. The ACA has continued to evolve through three presidencies.

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Affordable Care Act (ACA): What It Is, Key Features, and Updates

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the comprehensive healthcare reform signed into law by then-President Barack Obama in March 2010. Formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and commonly referred to as Obamacare, the law includes a list of healthcare policies intended to expand access to health insurance to millions of uninsured Americans.

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April 9, 2020 | New Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses |

Last week, Main Street America conducted an online survey to assess the impact of the COVID-19 on the approximately 300,000 small businesses across the network. Specifically, this survey was designed to help us understand small businesses' ability to withstand what may be several months of suppressed revenue and what kinds of support programs will have the most impact.

With thanks to our Main Street Network for encouraging participation in the survey, more than 5,850 small business owners responded. Respondents came from more than 1,000 places across the United States, including big cities like New York and Chicago and small towns like Blairsville, Georgia and Greybull, Wyoming. Nearly 40 percent of the small businesses represented in this survey operate in towns with fewer than 10,000 residents.

The findings in our just-released report, The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses: Findings from Main Street America's Small Business Survey, highlight the profound impact on the smallest, locally-owned businesses that are the backbone of many downtown districts. The findings are sobering:

Millions of small businesses will be at great risk of closing permanently if the crisis continues for several months. Of the nation's approximately 30 million small businesses, nearly 7.5 million small businesses may be at risk of closing permanently over the coming five months, and 3.5 million are at risk of closure in the next two months.

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on small businesses' revenue, and millions of Americans employed by our nation's smallest businesses are at risk of unemployment as a result. Approximately 35.7 million Americans employed by small businesses are at risk of unemployment as result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Our survey finds that business owners primarily need financial assistance and penalty-free extensions on expenses.

The report also outlines what government economic development authorities need to consider as they look to better support small businesses. These actions will be critical to ensuring that the voids highlighted in the survey data are addressed while the CARES Act is being deployed.

What does this mean for your local Main Street programs?

Main Street programs are essential resource connectors and educators for small businesses during the current crisis. The survey suggests there is an acute need for Main Street programs to continue serving as the link between small businesses and resource opportunities. Given the menagerie of financial assistance programs at the local, state, and federal levels, 40 percent of small business respondents indicated concerns about accessing recent COVID-19 financial programs. This response is consistent with anecdotal evidence demonstrating access issues involving new CARES Act stimulus programming.
Simply put, Main Street programs remain a critical source for communication and education about these programs, along with other resource and technical assistance partners directly associated with these programs. If you have questions or need additional information on CARES Act opportunities, please refer to the Main Street COVID-19 Resources webpage.
Small business financial assistance programs should not only address revenues, but expenses as well. Minimizing permanent business closures is critical to downtown and district recovery. The survey reveals 60 percent of respondents have less than 5 months remaining of likely business survival. Thus, there is the need to not only address the revenue side of the income statement, but find ways to reduce expenses. Currently, much of the focus has been on revenue enhancement by supporting carry-out, gift card purchases, and online shopping where/when possible.

However, 66% of responders indicated a need to suspend some expenses in the interim while they are mandated to be closed. These typically consist of rents, utilities, and other operating fees. Main Street programs should engage with city officials on programs at the local level, in which there may be influence and/or control over utility operations, parking fees, etc. In addition, while small business operations are being negatively impacted during this time, property owners represent a key stakeholder group. Main Street programs are also encouraged to dialogue with property owners as partners to help retain small business tenants, and continue as a connector and educator on programs at the federal level designed to suspend mortgage payments.

Small businesses desperately need support in transitioning to e-commerce selling. It's not surprising in a time of social distancing and stay-at-home orders that online shopping would be rising dramatically and represent a critical component to small business survivability during the pandemic. However, with nearly 63 percent of respondents lacking e-commerce sales, we as small business supporters have a long way to go in encouraging and supporting small businesses in making that transition to having a strong e-commerce presence, along with their storefront operations. E-commerce training programs, website development grants, and connections with low cost e-commerce platforms have to be as prevalent now and in the recovery as traditional Main Street programming, like façade grants and retail events. Main Street America will be working in the weeks and months ahead to identify resource partners who can support this transition.

Next Steps

We know that the impacts of COVID-19 are not felt evenly across the country. We will be digging into this data at a more granular level, and providing states and communities with information next week that will help them understand what is happening at the local level. This information will serve as a powerful advocacy tool in explaining to state legislators and local elected officials what types of resources are needed by small businesses to weather the storm.

Finally, there will inherently be changes over time as America's small businesses deal with the challenges of COVID-19. As such, Main Street America plans to follow up with small business owners who expressed interest in participating in additional surveys. We look forward to providing updates to the Network over the coming weeks.
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April 9, 2020 | New Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses | Last week, Main Street America conducted an online survey to assess the impact of the COVID-19 on the approximately 300,000 small businesses across the network.

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A summary of the updates provided by the governor and his team, including new protections for stimulus checks.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - According to the state, there are 23,247 positive cases and 868 deaths. Officials say 110,616 total tests have been conducted.

The governor's office also announced a suspension of collections laws.

According to Governor Pritzker, he is suspending laws that permit garnishment summons, wage deduction summons, or a citation to discover assets as part of consumer debt collection proceedings.

Pritzker says the suspension protects the use of the stimulus money for food, shelter, and transportation "as it was intended."

"The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation also issued Best Practices to Illinois licensed lenders encouraging them to work with struggling borrowers during the pandemic to extend the time for payment, waive late charges, and defer collection measures."

None of this waives your debt though, Illinois borrowers will still owe their debt and the state suggests they immediately reach out to creditors to discuss any hardship they are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gov. Pritzker suspends law to protect stimulus checks from collections

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A summary of the updates provided by the governor and his team, including new protections for stimulus checks. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - According to the state, there are 23,247 positive cases and 868 deaths. Officials say 110,616 total tests have been conducted. The governor's office also announced a suspension of collections laws.

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The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that products that emit radiation.

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1, an update to Illinois' Litter Control Act will subject anyone who tosses a cigarette on the ground to increased penalties – the first offense now comes with a Class B misdemeanor and a fine up to $1,500

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CHA's Vision for U.S. Health Care establishes our principles for a just and equitable health care system and is derived from our core values: human dignity; concern for the poor and vulnerable; justice; common good; stewardship; and pluralism.

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The CARES Act amends the Small Business Act to create the Paycheck Protection Program. Under the program, eligible businesses-or those with fewer than 500 employees-can quickly receive loans up to maximum amount to eligible businesses to help pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs.

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As the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world, anxiety is high. Citizens everywhere are looking for ways to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy. Unfortunately, criminals are preying on this vulnerability through a wide range of crimes and scams which exploit the fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus.

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H.B. 4207 (signed by governor, Aug 1, 2014; took effect Jan 1, 2015) (Public Act 098-0801 ). “No student shall be subjected to bullying: … (4) through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a nonschool-related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by a school district or school if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or orderly operation of a school. This item (4) applies only in cases in which a school administrator or teacher receives a report that bullying through this means has occurred and does not require a district or school to staff or monitor any nonschool-related activity, function, or program.” http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=098-0801

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no littering.

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the governor of  illinois cancelled school.

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that all Illinois schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2020 school year.

The announcement was made during the governor's daily coronavirus press briefing, where he said in-class instruction will be suspended.

"I know that many have felt this was inevitable - but trust me when I say, this was not a decision I made lightly," Pritzker said. "The importance of our schools and our in-person school days is not just a question of tradition and sentimentality, as essential as those things are - the shutting of in-person classroom time also risks a drop in instructional time, an extended window in which students can potentially experience summer learning loss, and an educational landscape in which some districts have more experience with remote learning than others.These challenges weighed heavily on me as we came to this decision - but my priority remains unchanged: how do we save the most lives during this difficult time? The answer to that question leaves us only with the path forward."

Pritzker said the state plans to work with school districts that have "unique challenges" and will provide resources and funds to schools that serve low-income students and communities. He urged schools and teachers to give grades that reflect the unprecedented times.

"Grades should deliver feedback and not be used as a tool for compliance," he said. "COVID-19 is forcing far too many of our students to deal firsthand with concepts that even adults find nerve-wracking. Let's recognize that and be supportive of our students."

He thanked teachers, administrators and parents as they adjust and transform to a new way of educating.

"And to children of all ages - this is a very strange moment that you're living in," Pritzker said. "Your parents and I didn't experience something like this when we were kids - but I can tell you for sure that the hard things we did live through, we learned from. And you're going to learn from this. You're going to see what it looks like when the world comes together, and what it looks like to put your faith in science, and research, and the teams of people here in Illinois and beyond who are working on treatments and vaccines to save lives. We will get to their other side of this, and that other side will be a place that appreciates the best of the before, but with a greater sense of compassion and connection. And the best part is that you are going to be the ones guiding us forward. All of you, with your creativity, your passion, and your care for others are going to shape our future. Let me be the first to say, I can't wait to see all that you accomplish."

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot suggested Pritzker may make such an announcement this week.

"Teams have been working on contingency plans since the very beginning," Lightfoot said Friday.

When asked about possibly scaling back Chicago Park District programs for health or budgetary reasons, Lightfoot said she doesn't believe the answer is to cut back and hinted toward potentially expanding remote learning for CPS students.

"I can't predict yet. It's our hope that, particularly once we come out of this, our youth are going to need to be connected even more so than what happened during the pandemic," she said. "Particularly if school is canceled for the rest of the year."

Lightfoot also added she believes the government should be acting to help provide these types of youth programs and aid the city in whatever ways possible.

"No, I'm not going to tell you that we're not going to face some challenges. There's no doubt that we will," she said. "But our first instinct is not going to be cut. Our instinct is going to be around how do we economically spur the revitalization of the city and what role should government play in that very important discussion."

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NOTE: Watch Gov. J.B. Pritzker's 2:30 p.m. coronavirus press briefing live in the player above Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that all Illinois schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2020 school year. The announcement was made during the governor's daily coronavirus press briefing, where he said in-class instruction will be suspended.

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llinois and many other states pollutn trash and littering control are not forced. people everyday throw trash on the ground

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State and local lawmakers have taken action to prevent bullying and protect children 1. Each jurisdiction, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories (state), addresses bullying differently.  Some have established laws, policies, and regulations 2. Others have developed model policies schools and local educational agencies (districts) can use as they develop their own local laws, policies and regulations. Most state laws, policies, and regulations require districts and schools to implement a bullying policy and procedures to investigate and respond to bullying when it occurs. A handful of states also require bullying prevention programs, inclusion of bullying prevention in health education standards, and/or teacher professional development.

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Cruelty to animals is illegal in Illinois, as it is across the country. But the laws on animal abuse in Illinois are particularly extensive and detailed, covering a wide range of specific behavior, situations, and types of animals—from service and police dogs to animals used in entertainment. Below, we’ve summarized the most important state laws that pet owners and animal lovers should know about.

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also the Affordable Care Act or colloquially known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute enacted by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Together with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 amendment, it represents the U.S. healthcare system's most significant regulatory overhaul and expansion of coverage since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965.

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Bullying is likely to occur wherever large numbers of children congregate, and in most case.  This tends to make common areas in and around the school prime spots for bullying, and it tends to occur before and after school or during intermission periods.In confidential surveys, children say the rides on the bus to and from school are often the periods of greatest vulnerability for them. . Older kids and adolescents tend to view drivers the same way: as someone with no authority over them; someone akin to a janitor. This tends to make the bus rides to and from school an environment where anything goes, and where bullying commonly takes place.

Here is the web i used:  http://www.keepyourchildsafe.org/bullying/where-bullying-occurs.htm

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Stay home , dot go outside on unless you have to go buy  groceries, put gas  ,go to the pharmacy.
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Illegal dumping affects all Illinois citizens’ quality of life. Abandoned furniture, appliances and garbage can be an eyesore and pose a potentially negative impact to property values. Illegally disposed chemicals, tires and construction debris can pose a health and safety risk to nearby citizens, especially children who may play on the disposal site.In Illinos people throw trash on the floor and it it is making this world bad.
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people think that they can throw there garbage any where.if we don't stop our planet will be
covered  in trash,lets stop pollution one bottle at a time

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people should pick up there trash it is hurting the earth .

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cruelty and abusing to animals is illegal in Illinois as it is across the country.

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state local lawmakers have take action to prevent bullying and protect children .

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the patients protection and affordable care act

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stay inside don't go outside unless you have to go buy food

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Gov. pritzker says that laws will help protect the use of money and food , shelter , transportation

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