Mar 6, 2020 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation this week authorizing the Secretary of State to award new “Defense Superior Service Medal” license plates for veterans who earned the medal in Illinois. “We are forever grateful to the noble men...
Mar 5, 2020 | LaPointe
CHICAGO – Advocating for increased suicide awareness and prevention in Illinois schools, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to provide specific protections for students who are considered to be at an elevated risk of suicide. “As youth...
Mar 5, 2020 | Halpin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is working to maintain our local history for future generations by increasing funding for the preservation of notable historical structures. “In 2018, we took the first step to preserve our historic landmarks...
Mar 5, 2020 | Manley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To facilitate discussions on ways to better support and protect survivors of domestic violence, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring a new initiative to create the Domestic Violence Task Force. “There are so many obstacles facing...
Mar 5, 2020 | Reitz
STEELEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, was honored with the Jim Guilinger Legislative Award by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education for his efforts to expand and promote agricultural education in Illinois schools....