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...
Apr 17, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Property tax relief would be more easily available to Cook County seniors under a bill supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, which removes an unfair requirement forcing them reapply for a tax exemption every year. “People living...
Apr 16, 2019 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect those with severe food allergies, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, that requires sesame to be clearly marked on food packages passed the Illinois House with bipartisan support. “People who...
Apr 16, 2019 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measured backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, responding to the dramatic increase in hate crimes by enhancing penalties for crimes committed against congregants in churches, mosques, synagogues and other houses of worship recently...
Apr 16, 2019 | Manley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring House Bill 2189, which recently passed out of the Illinois House with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Currently there are no protections prohibiting insurance companies from accessing data from...