Aug 6, 2021 | Avelar
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – In recognition of her leadership ability and desire for good government, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, was recently selected to join the Edgar Fellows Program, a bipartisan public policy leadership training program spearheaded by...
Aug 5, 2021 | Welch
“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka. I had the pleasure of meeting and discussing important issues for our working families with Rich just last week. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to Rich for his tireless...
Aug 5, 2021 | Yingling
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, will reduce gun violence and fix the broken FOID (Firearm Owner’s Identification Act) system. “Ensuring that we find ways to increase public safety and awareness is a top priority of...
Aug 5, 2021 | Yednock
OTTAWA, Ill. – Fighting to ensure all workers have proper resources and benefits, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, sponsored a bill to add probation officers to the Line of Duty Compensation Act that was recently signed into law. “Probation officers deal with an...
Aug 5, 2021 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE – Ill. – A bill passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, that will require menstrual products be provided in all restrooms on all college campuses was signed into law today. “The monthly cost of tampons or pads can be too much for...