Mussman Highlights Need for Comprehensive Sex Education

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To combat high rates of teen dating violence, sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy among Illinois students, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg introduced a new resolution to highlight the need for comprehensive sex education....

Didech Introduces ‘Self-Exclusion’ from Cannabis Legislation

​SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist Illinoisans dealing with addiction, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, introduced legislation to create a self-exclusion program for cannabis dispensaries modeled after what is currently in place for casinos. “With...

Walker Highlights New Cook County Surviving Spouse Tax Exemption

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is calling attention to the new Surviving Spouse Tax Abatement program through Cook County to benefit all surviving spouses of a fallen police officer, soldier or rescue worker. “I’m pleased that...