Conroy Measure Expanding Mammogram Coverage Signed into Law

VILLA PARK, Ill. – Insurance companies will be required to cover mammograms for patients who have discovered breast tissue abnormalities under a measure backed by state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, which was recently signed into law.“A woman who has discovered that...

Villa Appointed to Child Welfare Task Force

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – A credit to the freshman legislator’s experience as a direct service provider and advocate for Illinois’ most vulnerable children, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, was recently appointed to the Task Force on Strengthening the Child Welfare...

Andrade to Host Free Shredding and Prescription Take Back Event

CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is partnering with state Sen. Iris Martinez for a free community shredding and prescription takeback event at Roosevelt High School, located at 3436 W. Wilson Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. The event will be held in...

Jones-Backed Legislation Ensuring Fair Pay for Teachers Now Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is helping combat Illinois’ teacher shortage by ensuring that educators in communities across the state are paid fairly for their important work.“We need to recognize that teachers fill a vital role in our...

Yingling Hosts Equal Pay Day of Action

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, partnered with Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim to hold a Day of Action to demand equal pay for equal work. Yingling and Kim spoke to the crowd about the importance of equal pay before going out into the...