Apr 17, 2019 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is kicking off a diaper drive this Monday, April 22. The diaper drive will lead up to Mother’s Day, concluding on Saturday, May 11. All diapers collected will be donated to Twice As Nice Mother & Child, a non-profit...
Apr 17, 2019 | Pappas
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, a member of the House Adoption and Child Welfare Committee, is using Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness about resources available to help recognize signs of, and report, suspected cases of child...
Apr 17, 2019 | Willis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, which creates a new felony offense for endangering first responders passed the Illinois House of Representatives with vast bipartisan support.“First responders deal with incredibly...
Apr 17, 2019 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to the recent statement made by Pipeline Health:“Given their recent unethical behavior, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Pipeline Health is making a...
Apr 17, 2019 | Slaughter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the increasing number of hate crimes, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, backed legislation to increase penalties for violent crimes committed in places of worship. “Churches, temples, mosques, and other places of worship should...