Aug 13, 2021 | Burke_K
OAK LAWN, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, and the Evergreen Park Recreation Department are inviting area residents to join them for free Yoga in the Park this summer on Monday nights at 7 p.m. in August and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. in September at...
Aug 13, 2021 | Hurley
CHICAGO – A law passed by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, to increase penalties on drivers who violate Scott’s Law was recently signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker. “First responders make incredible sacrifices to keep our communities and roadways safe,” said...
Aug 13, 2021 | Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. – To advocate for and protect victims of human trafficking, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, introduced legislation that was recently signed into law that encourages businesses to post human trafficking awareness notices in their public...
Aug 13, 2021 | Buckner
CHICAGO – A measure that enhances anti-discrimination measures and equal pay requirements sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “No one should face discrimination in the workplace or lower wages because of...
Aug 13, 2021 | Collins
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Education support staff will have access to family leave under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, as part of her work to ensure that every Illinoisans has support for their health and wellbeing. “Teachers may be the most...