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Hair braiding bill stalls in Illinois House despite Senate approval

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A bill that would have eliminated the need for licensed hair braiders has stalled in the Illinois House.

House Bill 3356 would have removed the requirement that hair braiders receive 300 hours of classroom and practical experience to practice their trade.

The bill passed the Senate in May.

Advocates for the bill argued that striking the education requirement would allow more people to enter the workforce, since many African-Americans develop the skill throughout their lives.

Opponents said deregulation would open the industry to unsafe risks.

Illinois bill would eliminate licensing for hair braiders, sparking debate

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new bill in Illinois would eliminate the need for hair braiders to be licensed professionals. Currently, Illinois is one of 14 states that require hair braiders to have a license or risk fines. Hair braiders need 3,000 hours of classroom and practical experience, an education…

April 9, 2025

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Illinois Senate bill removes education requirement for state government jobs

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A bill passed in the Illinois Senate would remove "educational barriers" such as a college degree for someone applying for a state government job. Senate Bill 1884 would allow for work experience, instead of a bachelor's degree, to be considered when filling for state job opportunities.…

April 10, 2025

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Illinois Senate approves bill to ban styrofoam containers, House to vote next

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A bill that would ban Styrofoam containers in Illinois has passed the Senate and heads to the House. Senate Bill 1531 would create a law banning disposable food containers composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. However, it would not prohibit the manufacture of…

May 1, 2025

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