Hernandez to Host Women’s Legislative Issues Discussion

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a women’s legislative roundtable discussion on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library, located at 101 S. River St. in Aurora.“We were able to make a lot of great advances for women in...

Mason Celebrates New Business in Beach Park

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of First Midwest Bank’s newest branch location at 11411 W. Wadsworth Road in Beach Park on Thursday.“For our state to maintain long-term fiscal...

Governor Signs Villa Measure to Ban BPA in Receipts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed legislation passed by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, to prevent exposure to the harmful chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is currently found in many everyday plastics and other items, such as receipts...