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Governor Signs Villa-Backed Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Care for Survivors

Aug 1, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation recently supported by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, will ensure survivors of sexual assault receive necessary medical care as soon as possible. “When a survivor seeks medical attention after a sexual assault, timing is...

House Committees to Hold Hearing on College Aid Scandal

Aug 1, 2019 | Ammons, Ford

CHICAGO – Legislators will demand answers and begin exploring legislative solutions to recent reports that wealthy parents are exploiting a legal loophole to dishonestly receive college financial aid intended for middle-class and low-income families. Members of the...

Bill Sponsored by Edly-Allen to Protect First Responders from Reckless Drivers Signed into law

Aug 1, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – In response to a growing concern for the safety of first responders, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, to enhance penalties for violations of Scott’s Law was signed into law this week.“The increase in Illinois...

Yingling Law to Increase Property Tax Transparency

Aug 1, 2019 | Yingling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to increase transparency for taxpayers, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, passed a new law that will show property owners where parts of their tax dollars are going to on their tax bills. His measure aims to give more...

Scherer Urges Residents to Protect Personal Information, File Claim Following Equifax Settlement

Aug 1, 2019 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – In response to the recent settlement over the 2017 Equifax security breach, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging residents to check if their personal financial information was compromised and to file a claim.“Giant corporations like...

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