Avelar-Backed Legislation Expands Mental Health Treatment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –  Continuing her efforts to make health care affordable and accessible for local families, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, backed legislation recently signed into law to require insurance companies to cover  necessary mental health...

Mason Co-Sponsored Law Protects Children with Allergies

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to keep all children safe at school, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, co-sponsored legislation recently signed into law requiring schools and day care centers to have a plan if a child with allergies experiences a life threatening...

Hirschauer to Host Job Fair on September 16

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To help local employers connect with jobseekers, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is hosting a Job Fair at Elgin Community College on Sept. 16. “After a tough year for both employers and job seekers, my office is happy to host a job fair to...