Aug 12, 2019 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that will address the lack of federal railroad safety regulations by establishing a mandatory crew size for freight trains on Illinois railroads recently became law.“Currently, there are no...
Aug 12, 2019 | Ramirez
SPRINFGIELD, Ill. – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, that seeks to reduce homelessness throughout Illinois recently became law.“In the richest country in the world, it is unacceptable that people are left without the basic human necessity of...
Aug 12, 2019 | Reitz
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steelville, will boost health care access across Illinois by increasing grant opportunities from the Department of Public Health (DPH) for doctors working in underserved areas.“Every community across...
Aug 12, 2019 | Willis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, is highlighting International Overdose Awareness Day, which falls on Saturday, Aug. 31 this year.“Opioid abuse and subsequent overdoses continue to claim too many lives across Illinois and the nation,”...
Aug 12, 2019 | Yednock
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is announcing his first ever Opioid Advisory Committee to bring together local advocates to offer solutions to the opioid crisis.“This crisis is out of control, and I want to see Illinois lead the charge on...