Stuart-Sponsored Bill to Combat Elder Abuse Becomes Law

Aug 10, 2021 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD – To protect vulnerable older adults from abuse, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, sponsored a measure to increase reporting and investigation on elder abuse as a culmination of her work on the Illinois Elder Abuse Task Force. The governor signed...

Yang Rohr and Ellman to Host Free Community Shred Day

Aug 9, 2021 | Yang Rohr

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and state Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, are hosting a free community shred day for local residents to properly dispose of outdated documents that may contain personal information. “Identity theft using...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Pushes for Juvenile Justice Reform

Aug 9, 2021 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Juveniles being interrogated by Illinois law enforcement will no longer have to deal with any deceptive practices, such as lying about evidence, thanks to a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora. “While I support our law...