Jan 16, 2020 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – Preparing to return to Springfield for her second legislative session, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reaffirming her commitment to addressing domestic violence. “There are too many aspects of our justice system that work in direct opposition to a...
Jan 15, 2020 | Jones
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is introducing legislation which aims to address violence by creating a pilot program that will study the effect trauma centers have in communities disproportionately impacted with high levels of...
Jan 15, 2020 | Reitz
RED BUD, Ill. – A new law supported by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, will combat sexual assault by giving law enforcement members the tools they need to catch criminals and keep Illinois communities safe. “We have to make sure that law enforcement and...
Jan 15, 2020 | Mussman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg calls for the General Assembly to do a thorough investigation to inform changes to current regulations regarding isolation and time out rooms and also the use of physical restraint in with in our school...
Jan 15, 2020 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle and high school students taking part in sex education classes would learn about the consequences of sexting and what to do if they receive a sexually explicit image, or experience bullying or harassment as a result of sexting, under...