Nichols-Supported Law to Create Homelessness Prevention Program

Jul 26, 2021 | Nichols

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In order to help individuals dealing with severe mental illness and addiction, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that creates a program providing stable housing for residents at-risk of overdosing or being unnecessarily...

Manley to Host Mobile Secretary of State Event

Jul 26, 2021 | Manley

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to provide useful services to her constituents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will be partnering with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, to host the Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Service Unit on...

Vella Bill Protecting Law Enforcement Retirement Signed into Law

Jul 26, 2021 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – To ensure that law enforcement officers are taken care of in their retirement, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation that was signed into law last week that will protect the retirement benefits of those in law enforcement. “Everyone...

Stuart-Sponsored Social Work Stipend Program Now Law

Jul 23, 2021 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to help attract qualified social workers to work on child welfare cases sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is now law in Illinois. “When a child is potentially being abused or neglected at home, it’s critical that they...