Sep 15, 2017 | Hoffman
BELLEVILLE, Ill.– Legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, aimed at protecting the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under proposed federal healthcare changes—particularly if they have a pre-existing condition—was recently...
Sep 15, 2017 | Mussman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law co-sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, requires the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to create and maintain a website to educate the public on heroin and prescription opioid abuse. “The opioid epidemic is...
Sep 15, 2017 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – As a longtime advocate for government consolidation, property tax relief and strengthening Illinois’ ethic laws, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, participated in a countywide discussion about government reform Wednesday. “Upon taking...
Sep 15, 2017 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local educators, parents and community members understand the impact of the state’s new education funding model, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host her next Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 27,...
Sep 15, 2017 | Kifowit
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area families to attend her upcoming Kids Expo and Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. at 2 p.m. at Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center’s center, north, and south parking lots,...