Aug 1, 2019 | Halpin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, will expand treatment options for teens with psychological problems by requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to make a database of resources about mental health care available to...
Aug 1, 2019 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to visit local institutions around his district, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, toured the Round Lake Library and learned about what the library is doing to help the community. Over the summer, the library has...
Aug 1, 2019 | Andrade
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Iris Martinez, D-Chicago, will host a Family Wellness & Back to School Fair, offering free school supplies and health services for local families.“The health and well-being of the entire family is...
Aug 1, 2019 | Connor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Our police will be better protected during routine traffic stops and when responding to roadside emergencies under a new law backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, combatting reckless driving by increasing penalties for inattentive or wild...
Aug 1, 2019 | D'Amico
CHICAGO – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge sexually violent criminals at any time under a new law passed by state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, removing that statute of limitations for sexual assault.“Survivors of the vicious, violent crime of sexual...