Ness Highlights COWL Scholarships for Local Women

Apr 16, 2021 | Ness

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – To help students access financial scholarships, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is urging local women to apply for the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) scholarship, which provides up to $2,500 in funding to help women over 25 who...

Mason Bill Would Allow Gun Safety Courses in Schools

Apr 16, 2021 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – Schools would have the option to provide firearm safety education to students under legislation introduced by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. “Solving the issue of widespread gun violence will require a multi-faceted approach,” Mason said....

Vella Bill to Protect Parental Rights of Domestic Abuse Survivors

Apr 16, 2021 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation that would keep the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) from taking children away from parents solely due to the parent being a domestic abuse survivor. “It is unconscionable that...