Legalizing Prostitution in Illinois

Can you believe it? Will the legalization of prostitution be the next step downward for Illinois?

Activists with Equality Illinois and Planned Parenthood plus Illinois State Senators Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago), Adriane Johnson (D-Waukegan), State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez (D-Chicago) held a press conference on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 to launch the next step legislative step for the LGBTQIA+: community: legalizing prostitution in Illinois.

LGBTQIA+ proponents highlight how "partial" decriminalization measures don't keep prostitutes safe — yet they completely ignore the public health aspects of STIs.

Planned Parenthood also joined in this press conference in support of potential future clients.

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