Apr 16, 2019 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local taxpayers will have a say over administration of the Aurora Public Library under a measure passed recently by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, offering voters an opportunity to elect the library’s board of trustees, which is currently...
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,...