House Passes Scherer Legislation Supporting Veterans

Springfield, Ill. – A bill backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D- Decatur, that will require the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide more information to legislators on situations involving state run Veterans homes, recently passed the house. “This bill will help...

Lilly Supports Bill to Preserve Prescription Drug Coverage

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Insurance companies would be prohibited from changing coverage terms for prescribed drugs midway through the year under legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago. “People choose their insurance plan with the understanding that...

Welch Bill Would End Workplace Discrimination in Illinois

HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is standing with employees across Illinois to protect them against workplace discrimination. “Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex and so much more can still impact employees...

Carroll Pushes for Passage of Equal Rights Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, is fighting to guarantee constitutional protections against gender-based discrimination by working to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution. “When we pass protections for...