Sep 6, 2019 | Mussman
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To promote public health and protect minors from the dangers of second-hand smoke, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, supported legislation that would prohibit occupants of a vehicle from smoking while in the presence of minors.“The age to...
Sep 6, 2019 | LaPointe
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is encouraging Chicago residents to apply for the city’s Roof & Porch Repair Program that can help families fix outdated roofs and porches.“Many homeowners need help repairing their houses, and this annual program...
Sep 6, 2019 | Pappas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is battling big insurance companies who deny coverage for critical mammograms by helping pass a new law requiring insurers to cover the lifesaving procedure that can find breast cancer before it becomes...
Sep 6, 2019 | Reitz
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation passed by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, which will better prepare agricultural education teaching students for the classroom was recently signed into law. “Agriculture is vital to our state and national economy, and it plays a...
Sep 5, 2019 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to assist students with anger management problems from state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is now law.“It is imperative that we give at-risk young people who have trouble managing anger the support they need and deserve to succeed as...