Dec 20, 2019 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – With the winter season nearly in full-swing, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is strongly urging residents to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which offers financial assistance to help cover utility services for...
Dec 20, 2019 | Halpin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Patients who need rapid access to their prescriptions will no longer be held up by insurance companies’ red tape under a bill backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, which will take effect on Jan. 1. “We need to build a health care system...
Dec 20, 2019 | Buckner
CHICAGO – To protect his constituent’s privacy, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is introducing legislation that would protect consumer’s private and sensitive data from company websites and online services. The measure would require online services and commercial...
Dec 20, 2019 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – In recognition of Impaired Driving Prevention Month, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is emphasizing the importance of driving safely this holiday season. “During the holiday season, I wanted to take the time to highlight the importance of staying out...
Dec 19, 2019 | Bristow
ALTON, Ill. – In an effort to promote fiscal responsibility and to stabilize pensions for retired police officers and firefighters, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, supported legislation to bring statewide pension reform that will save taxpayer money across the...