| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 11, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 11, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/08/11/illinois-will-regulate-how-social-media-companies-can-engage-with-kids |
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Illinois has joined a **** [ _growing number of states_ ][1] that regulate the
way social media companies can interact with minors. The [ _Children’s Online
Social Media Safety Act_ ][2] aims to create guardrails for kids while still
giving them an option to learn and connect with people through soc...