Mar 2, 2017 | Yingling
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans will have better access to health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and job training under legislation backed by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, intended to help returning service members transition into...
Mar 2, 2017 | Walsh
JOLIET – In an effort to help save the lives of individuals waiting on the state’s organ transplant list, state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, voted for legislation that aims to decrease waiting times for individuals needing organ transplants by allowing residents 16...
Mar 2, 2017 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – As local families continue to struggle with the overbearing costs of childcare, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that increases access to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for families who are most in need. “Last year...
Mar 2, 2017 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – As violence in Chicago continues to threaten the safety of local families, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is proposing new gun legislation to better protect the children of Chicago by creating licensing requirements for gun dealers. “Too many...
Mar 2, 2017 | Scherer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer D-Decatur, recently filed legislation to provide funding for a proven program in curbing gun violence known as CeaseFire. “I believe programs like CeaseFire are needed to help keep our communities safe and protect our...