SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House on Tuesday approved legislation aimed at protecting public officials from threats and harassment by allowing them to shield certain information — like home addresses — from public disclosure while sanctioning the use of campaign funds for personal security services.

The legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, would allow state lawmakers, constitutional officers, state’s attorneys, public defenders, county clerks and other elections officials to request that government agencies, businesses and individuals redact or refrain from posting their personal information on public websites.

It would also allow a public official to use their campaign fund to pay for personal security and security upgrades to their home, including security

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