Jun 23, 2021 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting residents to attend the first meeting of her Veterans’ Advisory Council on Zoom at 6 p.m. on Monday. Mason is creating the council with the goal of identifying problems facing local veterans and developing...
Jun 23, 2021 | Collins
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To prevent social isolation in long term care (LTC) facilities, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, recently backed legislation to require all long term care facilities to develop guidelines that allow for the availability of technology to...
Jun 23, 2021 | Avelar
WOODRIDGE, Ill. – After the recent tornado that damaged several communities in the western suburbs, State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is drawing attention to several resources to help storm damage victims. “It is devastating to see the amount of...
Jun 23, 2021 | Nichols
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In order to ensure a safe learning environment for all students, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that will prevent schools from prohibiting hairstyles that are historically associated with race or ethnicity. “Schools...
Jun 22, 2021 | Ness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help our older neighbors maintain healthy, dignified and independent lives, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, sponsored legislation to ensure seniors receiving Meals on Wheels have access to information on diabetes, elder abuse and...