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  • Illinois book ban reform: U of I's Emily Knox explains key changes

    Nov 29, 2023 9:00 am by Chicago DefenderIllinois in the News
    Governor Pritzker signs the new book ban legislation in a library surrounded by supporters. No photo credit provided.

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    • Governor Pritzker signs the new book ban legislation in a library surrounded by supporters. No photo credit provided.

    Chicago Defender (Nov. 27) 'It basically says that in order to remove books from Illinois state libraries, you have to go through a certain process. You can’t just walk up and say "I don’t like this book" so someone can remove it.'