Sep 13, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, expands access to fresh and healthy foods for low-income residents. “Many people throughout my district and across Illinois do not have good access to healthy and nutritious foods, which...
Sep 13, 2017 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Following the success of his recent meetings regarding environmental and women’s issues, and ahead of the fall veto session, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is continuing to call on citizens to participate in the legislative process by...
Sep 13, 2017 | Halpin
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Local families will have greater access to information about the dangers of heroin and prescription opioid abuse under a measure sponsored by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, that was recently signed into law. “Opioid and heroin overdoses...
Sep 13, 2017 | Manley
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is partnering with state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, to host a free Community Shred Day in Romeoville. “We are just learning about a huge data breach at Equifax that will affect millions of people...
Sep 13, 2017 | Harris
CHICAGO – To protect Illinois consumers impacted by the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation which will prevent credit agencies from charging consumers with credit freeze fees, which are essential in preventing identity...