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Hirschauer-Backed Law to Improve Access to Birth Control

Jul 23, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hormonal contraceptives will soon be available without a doctor’s prescription in Illinois under a new law backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia. “Birth control is not only a safe and effective way to prevent unintended pregnancy, but...

Yingling-Backed Law Increases Transparency of Elected Official Compensation

Jul 23, 2021 | Yingling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to supporting good government legislation, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, backed a new law that will make it easier for residents to find information regarding the total compensation of county elected officials....

Nichols-Backed Legislation Banning Police from Lying to Minors During Interrogations Signed into Law

Jul 23, 2021 | Nichols

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to improving the way the criminal justice system interacts with communities, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, backed legislation recently signed into law that bans police from lying to minors in order to extract a...

Yingling Highlights New Resource for Sexual Assault Survivors

Jul 22, 2021 | Yingling

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – To provide support to victims of violent crimes, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, supported legislation expanding the amount of information provided to sexual assault survivors regarding the recently-created online sexual assault evidence...

Hernandez Hosting Annual Menstrual Product Drive, Asks Residents for Donations

Jul 22, 2021 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting her 3rd annual Menstrual Hygiene Product Donation Drive from Monday, July 26 through Friday, Aug. 6 to collect products that will be donated to local residents in need. “Period poverty, or the lack of...

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