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...
Sep 12, 2017 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is criticizing Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that would protect students against predatory lenders by creating a Student Loan Bill of Rights. “I am disappointed by Governor Rauner’s decision to...
Sep 12, 2017 | Mussman
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...