Aug 6, 2021 | Manley
JOLIET, Ill. – To bring attention to the benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and babies, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting National Breastfeeding Month. “Pediatricians agree that exclusive breastfeeding is best for infants, especially during...
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...