Dec 19, 2017 | Burke_K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the holiday shopping season underway, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is reminding local families to take extra precautions to protect young children from potentially dangerous toys. “As families begin their holiday shopping, it’s...
Dec 19, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As President Donald Trump and Washington politicians continue debating changes to federal healthcare policy, a new law sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, and taking effect Jan. 1, 2018, will ensure all individuals with pre-existing...
Dec 19, 2017 | Moylan
DES PLAINES, Ill. – A new law supported by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increase penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes will take effect Jan. 1, 2018. “Our country was founded and...
Dec 19, 2017 | Andrade
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is welcoming input from local residents, business leaders and community organizations on legislation they would like to see drafted and implemented during the coming year. “It’s important to me to include area residents...
Dec 18, 2017 | Halpin
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Following the deaths of 13 residents at a state-run veterans’ home in Quincy, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is joining his colleagues in calling for legislative hearings to examine current safety standards and the quality of care provided...