Aug 12, 2019 | Stuart
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a part of her continued efforts to bring property tax relief to area homeowners, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently supported legislation to create the Illinois Property Tax Relief Fund.“There is an immense property tax burden on...
Aug 12, 2019 | Villa
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A piece of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 years old became law on July 1.“Many smokers pick up the habit as teens because the tobacco industry specifically...
Aug 12, 2019 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, praised the enactment of a new law that will provide stronger access to justice and health care services for sexual assault victims.“Victims of heinous and violent crimes such as sexual assault and rape should...
Aug 12, 2019 | Bristow
ALTON, Ill. – As part of her ongoing work to ensure a strong local health care system, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, toured the new Moeller Cancer Center at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center and discussed the issues surrounding local health care and priorities of...
Aug 12, 2019 | Pappas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, will require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to create a database of mental health resources to combat school shootings and lower suicide rates among teens battling mental health...