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Nichols Legislation Would Provide Additional Counseling Support to High School Students

Dec 3, 2021 | Nichols

CHICAGO – To ensure that all students have the resources they need to be successful, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, introduced legislation that would increase the amount of facetime that students have with their counselors. ...

Burke: College-Bound Students Can Now Apply to State Universities Using the Common App

Dec 3, 2021 | Burke_K

OAK LAWN, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is highlighting the recent change by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) in partnership with the Illinois General Assembly to add all the state’s public universities onto the Common App platform....

Hernandez Working to Find New Solutions to Housing Statewide Challenges, Guarantee Housing for Illinoisans

Dec 3, 2021 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, took part in numerous productive discussions throughout November to help address housing problems in Illinois and consider how best to direct American Rescue Plan funding set aside for that area. “Housing is a...

Vella Highlights Illinois-Made Holiday Shopping Guide, Works to Support Local Businesses

Dec 3, 2021 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – With the holiday season fast approaching, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is encouraging residents to take advantage of this year’s Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide and support Illinois businesses when buying gifts for their friends and family. “We...

Collins Introduces Legislation to Raise the Age of Foster Care Youth to 23

Dec 2, 2021 | Collins

CHICAGO – To help ensure foster youth have access to resources as they transition out of foster care, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, introduced legislation to raise the age of those eligible for child welfare services to 23. “To ensure that our foster youth...

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