Halpin-Backed Bill Reinforcing School Security Procedures Now Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Schools will be better prepared to prevent violence under a new law from state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, requiring schools to create and adopt their own threat assessment procedures.“Ensuring the safety of our kids is my priority. Schools...

Bristow Offers Satellite Office Hours in Granite City

ALTON, Ill. – In an effort to provide the benefits of her full-time constituent service office to all parts of the 111th district, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, will be offering satellite office hours in council chambers on the third floor of City Hall in...