Sweeping reforms in sexual harassment policies are being made in all corners of the country with the continued news of allegations in almost every American sector.

With the recent introduction of sexual harassment reforms in Springfield, lawmakers deemed it necessary to have Illinois communities follow suit. City Administrator Tim Followell says this is a response to sweeping allegations in America and to the mandate from Illinois.

Followell indicates the City has not had any problems with sexual harassment in the workplace. He says it doesn't fit the values of rural America.

The Council will approve the policy at the January 2nd meeting, in plenty of time to meet the mid-January deadline by Illinois lawmakers.