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...
Jan 2, 2020 | Walker
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is reminding residents of important new laws that became effective on Jan. 1, 2020. “This past session we passed over 250 bills that are now in effect,” Walker said. “Some are more publically...