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Slaughter-Backed Legislation to Provide Students with Mental Health Days Passes House

Apr 23, 2021 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – To help support Illinois students and promote mental health care, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to include mental health days in students’ excused absences. “This pandemic has taken a heavy toll on all of us, and our...

Ness Advocates for Youth Mental Health Awareness

Apr 23, 2021 | Ness

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – In efforts to increase mental health awareness among children and teens, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting her support of several measures in the Illinois General Assembly that will increase access to mental health...

Yang Rohr To Host April ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Event

Apr 21, 2021 | Yang Rohr

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting her monthly ‘Coffee and Conversation’ on Saturday, April 24 on Zoom. She is inviting residents from Naperville and Warrenville to discuss key local issues and to share ideas and information about...

Illinois House Passes Costa Howard-Backed Bill Improving FMLA Coverage for School Workers

Apr 21, 2021 | Costa Howard

LOMBARD – Hourly workers employed by Illinois public schools, community colleges, and state universities will qualify sooner for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage under new legislation sponsored by state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn and passed by...

Mason Backs Bill to Teach Students Media Literacy

Apr 21, 2021 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – Young people would spend time in the classroom learning how to analyze and assess various forms of news media under legislation supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. “Social media and the digitization of the news industry has made it easier for...

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