Mussman Backs Measure to Improve Reporting of Child Abuse Cases

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to improve communication between the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Departments of Family Services (DFS) and Health and Family Services (HFS), state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has supported legislation...

D’Amico-Sponsored Equal Pay Measure Now Law

CHICAGO – A reform sponsored by state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, that aims to close the wage gap by prohibiting employers from using unfair practices to force women and people of color into a lifetime of lower pay was recently signed into law.“Every day women are...

Connor-Backed Equal Pay Measure Now Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will crack down on discriminatory practices some businesses use to unfairly pay women less than men.“Many women are not receiving what they’re due for their hard work, and that has to come to...