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Crespo Effort Brings Immediate Relief to Qualifying Seniors Seeking Tax Relief

Jan 14, 2020 | Crespo

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – Qualifying seniors in Cook County will receive much-needed property tax exemptions automatically this year rather than 2021 as a result of a new law championed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, and signed into law today by Gov. J.B....

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fights for Responsible Use of New Technology, Fair Hiring Practices

Jan 14, 2020 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is governing the growth and use of artificial intelligence in job interviews by requiring prior warning for applicants before their personal data is compiled by an A.I.-powered program....

Pappas-Backed Law Supports Educators and Youth with New Mental Health Training

Jan 14, 2020 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To support the health and wellbeing of students, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, backed a measure to provide quality, mental health training for school educators. The new law requires all teachers and administrators to be properly trained on...

Manley Encourages Governor to Sign Legislation to Cap Insulin Costs

Jan 13, 2020 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Pharmaceutical companies will no longer be able to charge diabetic Illinoisans large out-of-pocket prices for their insulin under new legislation passed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet. “The use of insulin by diabetic individuals is...

Villa Hosts Healthy Classroom Supply Drive to Support Local Teachers and Students

Jan 13, 2020 | Villa

BATAVIA, Ill. – Through the end of January state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is hosting a “Kick the Cooties to the Curb” healthy classroom supply drive to stock local classrooms and keep students and teachers healthy and happy this cold and flu season....

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