Mussman Bill to Protect Victims of Sexual Assault Signed into Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, establishing a statewide commission to ensure that all evidence in assault cases is tested in a timely manner was recently signed into law. The new law equips law enforcement...

Burke Hosting Community Shred Day in Palos Hills

EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, and Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett are providing area families the opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive paper documents at a free Community Shred Day on...

Welch Hosts Women’s Self Defense Seminar

MAYWOOD, Ill. – Over the weekend, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, partnered with retired state police officer Larry Lindenman for a Women’s Defense Seminar to provide area women with self-defense techniques. “Violent crimes can happen to anyone at any...

Walsh: Rauner Putting Corporate Profits over the Rights of Students

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, is urging his colleagues in the General Assembly to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that would provide protect students against predatory lenders by creating a Student Loan Bill of Rights. “I am...