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Robinson Urges Governor to Sign Anti-Discrimination Measure

Jun 19, 2019 | Robinson

CHICAGO – State Rep. Lamont J. Robinson is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign legislation to extend the Illinois Human Rights Act to further protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. “While we have made much progress in the fight for equality, members of...

Reitz-Backed Bill to Promote Good Government Heads to Governor’s Desk

Jun 19, 2019 | Reitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, which would prohibit public office holders from hiring themselves into a second position within local government has been sent to the governor to be signed into law. “We need to put an...

Villa Hosts Community Discussion on Opioid Crisis with Local Leaders

Jun 19, 2019 | Villa

ST. CHARLES, Ill. – To bring local leaders and elected officials together to discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact on Kane County and other surrounding communities, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently partnered with Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain to...

Costa Howard Initiative to Protect Individuals from Harassment and Discrimination Sent to Governor

Jun 19, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her continuing efforts to protect vulnerable people, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, recently passed legislation that will require state officials and employees to complete annual training to prevent harassment and...

Slaughter Passes Measure To Crack Down on Human Trafficking

Jun 19, 2019 | Slaughter

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to combat human trafficking in Illinois recently passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support. “Human trafficking and the exploitation of children are two of the most...

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