Jan 7, 2020 | Pappas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Poor and homeless people in Illinois will have more critical aid available under a new law backed by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, which recently went into effect. “Impoverished people in our community deserve a helping hand when they’re in...
Jan 7, 2020 | Hurley
CHICAGO – A measure passed by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, which would increase access to mental health resources for college students took effect on Jan. 1. “Newfound independence can be a difficult transition for many young people,” said Hurley. “The stress of...
Jan 6, 2020 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To promote local engagement in the legislative process, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a Witness Slip Seminar at the Edwardsville Public Library from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 16. “There are many ways in which residents...
Jan 6, 2020 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new law passed by State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), Illinois police, firemen and other first responders will have stronger protections from distracted motorists, including harsher penalties for drivers who fail to move over or slow down...
Jan 3, 2020 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, that bolsters age-appropriate sexual harassment policies and awareness in Chicago Public Schools went into effect Jan 1. “The only way to ensure that the pervasive problem of sexual...