Jan 10, 2018 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Over fifty families from the Round Lake area received free flu shots, diabetes screenings, blood pressure tests and dental products at a health fair sponsored by Congressman Brad Schneider, IL-10, and state Rep. Sam Yingling,...
Jan 10, 2018 | Burke_K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of hate crimes will now be able to seek greater financial compensation from their assailants thanks to a new law sponsored by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, which took effect this week. “I was horrified by the acts of violence...
Jan 10, 2018 | Kifowit
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, participated in a joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committee on Thursday as part of the legislature’s investigation into the deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak, which resulted in the deaths of 13...
Jan 9, 2018 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help residents save money on their electricity bills during the winter months, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Citizens Utility Board to host a free utility bill clinic on Friday, Jan. 19, from 1 p.m. to 3...
Jan 9, 2018 | Crespo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, which prevents health insurance companies from denying care to Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions has gone into effect as of Jan. 1, 2018. “With all of the chaos coming out of...