Senator renews push after Lake County school arrests

A senator has renewed a push to close a sex-offender loophole after two teachers or coaches at Lake County schools were arrested.

The arrests involve two people who worked as teachers or coaches at Lake County schools. The development has prompted the senator to return to an effort focused on changing how the law addresses sex offenders.

What is known

The action described is a renewed push by a senator. The arrests and the proposed policy change are connected by the senator’s renewed focus on the loophole.

Legislative details

The name of the senator, the wording of the proposal, the law involved and the proposal’s status were not stated. No vote or other legislative action was identified.

The Lake and McHenry County Scanner report reported the development.