Mar 4, 2020 | Mussman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address and prevent age discrimination in job interview processes, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently introduced a new measure to prohibit employers from asking applicants for their college graduation date or other...
Mar 4, 2020 | Buckner
CHICAGO – Illinois school districts would be prohibited from using isolated seclusion as a student discipline practice under legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago. “Students with special needs are some of our most vulnerable people in Illinois...
Mar 4, 2020 | Mason
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to a Beach Park anhydrous ammonia spill last April which left over 40 people sickened, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, has introduced legislation that would work to limit leaks of anhydrous ammonia across the state. “Some states have...
Mar 4, 2020 | Greenwood
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, would more easily provide state grant dollars to financially distressed communities such as East St. Louis. “East St. Louis faces a unique set of challenges because of the...
Mar 4, 2020 | Stuart
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To recognize the Lincoln Middle School cheer team’s recent state championship win, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, welcomed the team to the state Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate their accomplishments. “Group sports like cheerleading and...