Apr 26, 2019 | West
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Individuals about to be released from prison would be informed of their voting rights in Illinois under a proposal backed by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford.“Unfortunately many residents who have served their time do not understand that...
Apr 26, 2019 | Connor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public colleges would have better access to mental health resources under a bill recently passed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport.“Mental health can be a serious obstacle for students when they go to college,” Connor said. “We know...
Apr 26, 2019 | West
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, recently helped pass legislation that will ensure that public junior high students are provided a semester course on civics.“It is incredibly important that our children understand service, government and the...
Apr 26, 2019 | Slaughter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that would require the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to provide individuals being released from prison with information about their voting rights.“There is a common...
Apr 26, 2019 | Mason
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State agencies would be required to prioritize American-made products when making purchases under legislation passed out of the Illinois House by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to help grow the local economy and expand job opportunities. “Our...