May 14, 2021 | Yang Rohr
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – As part of her commitment to helping individuals who struggle with addiction, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, recently supported a measure that offers better access to treatment for people fighting addiction. “When people think about drug...
May 13, 2021 | Kifowit
Today, the House Veterans Affairs Committee held a hearing on the tragic, preventable COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home, which resulted in thirty-six saddening deaths. Witnesses from the hearing included deputy governor Sol Flores, Department of Veterans...
May 13, 2021 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is working to support victims of workplace sexual harassment by voting for legislation that would prohibit employers from requiring employees to sign non-disclosure agreements in sexual assault or harassment...
May 13, 2021 | Collins
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a part of her priority to protect children in state care, state Rep. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) passed legislation allowing for minors in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to speak with the media if they...
May 13, 2021 | Ness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is sponsoring legislation to create a Domestic Violence Task Force to conduct a comprehensive study of current domestic violence laws in Illinois and look for ways to improve protections for victims of...