Jan 3, 2020 | West
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Concerned that teenagers may not understand the consequences and legal concerns of “sexting,” state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, has introduced a measure that would ensure the topic is discussed age appropriately during sex education course...
Jan 3, 2020 | Mussman
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – As a part of her continued efforts to stand up for women and other individuals that experience gender-based violence, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is urging Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. “Gender-based violence...
Jan 3, 2020 | Mason
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Manufacturing and sterilization facilities in Illinois now face tough regulations on the use of toxic ethylene oxide gas under laws championed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. “When I first learned of the amount of ethylene oxide being emitted...
Jan 3, 2020 | Tarver
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Youth who have been convicted of cannabis-related crimes would have their records automatically expunged under a bill that was recently filed by state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago. “Young people who have cannabis-related convictions on their...
Jan 3, 2020 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new law supported by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, that recently went into effect, poor and homeless people in Illinois will have increased access to critical aid from food pantries. “We are constantly working to help the less...