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Carroll Sponsors Major Gun Safety Reform to Modernize FOID Act

May 24, 2019 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is supporting legislation that modernizes the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Act to protect law enforcement and keep our communities safe.“With the tragedies in Aurora and throughout our state, it is...

Hernandez Backs Measure to Close FOID Card Loopholes that Led to Aurora Shooting

May 24, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the tragic mass shooting earlier this year in Aurora, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is supporting legislation to improve background checks through the use of fingerprinting and to help the Illinois State Police process and...

Slaughter Passes Measure to Create Jobs and Ensure Clean Water for Residents

May 24, 2019 | Slaughter

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve water quality and create job opportunities for Illinois residents, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation to help support and prepare individuals for careers in water infrastructure.“Much of...

Robinson Passes Measure to Expand Access to Preventative Care for Minors

May 24, 2019 | Robinson

CHICAGO, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, aimed at curbing sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents through better access to preventive healthcare, was signed into law on Wednesday.“For many young people, discussing...

Yingling Encourages High School and College Students to Apply to Internship Program

May 24, 2019 | Yingling

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is announcing that his summer internship program is open for applications. Yingling is encouraging all high school and college students who have an interest in state government to apply.“For students,...

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