Apr 16, 2019 | Conroy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After a DuPage County toddler’s death from complications arising from hot water scald burns, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, passed legislation out of the House to mandate additional safety features on water heaters. “For the past year, I have...
Apr 16, 2019 | Yednock
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help bring attention to the recent epidemic of suicide amongst our veterans, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring a resolution that support veterans who may be facing mental illness and requests the state to create a memorial for...
Apr 16, 2019 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As Fairmount Park Racetrack opens for its 94th season, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is launching a petition drive in support of efforts to bring in new revenue for the longstanding horse-racing track. “The racetrack at Fairmount Park...
Apr 15, 2019 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public universities and colleges would have access to expanded mental health services under legislation passed by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “Moving away from home for the first time, combined with academic and social pressures,...
Apr 15, 2019 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, won unanimous support in the Illinois House for her measure to help businesses expand and grow by using emerging blockchain technologies. “We must support innovations such as blockchain in order to make our state...