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Pappas-Backed Law to Ensure Students with Diabetes Have Access to Lifesaving Medication

Sep 23, 2019 | Pappas

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – To guarantee the safety of children with diabetes, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, backed a new law allowing schools to maintain a supply of potentially lifesaving medication to manage blood-sugar levels.“Children who are dealing with serious...

Mason Calls for Complete Ban of Ethylene Oxide Emissions

Sep 23, 2019 | Mason

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new piece of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is calling for the complete ban of ethylene oxide emissions near highly populated areas, schools and daycares by the year 2021.“I am proud of what we’ve accomplished with...

Hernandez Supports Measure to Require Coverage for Lifesaving EpiPens

Sep 23, 2019 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to require insurance companies to cover epinephrine injection devices for children was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Life-threatening food allergies are very common among...

Flowers Calls Hearing to Pinpoint Causes of Lead-Contaminated Water

Sep 23, 2019 | Flowers

CHICAGO – With the rise of lead contamination found in drinking water throughout Chicago putting children and families at risk, state Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, is calling a hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Chicago to determine the causes and take steps to prevent...

Costa Howard Partners with Local Township Assessors to Host Property Tax Assessment Seminar

Sep 23, 2019 | Costa Howard

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, recently hosted a property tax assessment seminar to help local homeowners understand the property tax system and the assessment appeal process.“Homeowners in DuPage County pay some of the highest...

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