Illinois approves bill to protect journalists from university review

Illinois lawmakers have approved a bill designed to protect the editorial independence of public radio and TV stations affiliated with the state’s colleges and universities.

It’s the first state in the U.S. that has approved such legislation, according to the Illinois Public Broadcasting Council.

In Illinois, the schools affilated include University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University and public community colleges subject to the Public Community College Act.

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