Aug 26, 2019 | Yednock
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, hosted his first Opioid Advisory Committee meeting with members of law enforcement and local community activists to bring forth solutions to the ongoing epidemic.“I am grateful that advocates from across the...
Aug 26, 2019 | Willis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, supported a new law that increases penalties for individuals who commit religiously-motivated hate crimes. The measure was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Violent gun crime is occurring too...
Aug 26, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is combatting religiously-motivated hate crimes by enacting a new law strengthening punishments for criminals who target people in places of worship.“Hate groups are growing increasingly bold and we need...
Aug 24, 2019 | Moylan
DES PLAINES, Ill. – Advocating for local economic growth, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, sponsored legislation to help boost economic development in Illinois by investing in businesses that invest in local jobs and apprenticeships that lead to good-paying...
Aug 23, 2019 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – Community members joined state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, for an open conversation on state and local issues at He Brews Coffee Shop in Winthrop Harbor on Saturday.“Too often, there is a disconnect between elected officials and the communities they...