Apr 12, 2019 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting older adults to join her newly established Senior Advisory Council. Members of the council will attend regular meetings with Mason to discuss current legislative matters impacting senior adults in the 61st...
Apr 12, 2019 | West
ROCKFORD, Ill. – School report cards from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) would indicate publicly how high schools are working to increase workplace learning opportunities for students under a proposal introduced and passed out of the House this week by...
Apr 12, 2019 | Pappas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill supported by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, would improve Illinois’ mental health care systems and modernize Medicaid payment plans.“People fighting mental health problems deserve straightforward, modern health care,” Pappas said. “By...
Apr 12, 2019 | Andrade
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, recently helped pass legislation to increase accountability of the Chicago School Board by giving voting power to Chicago families.“It is past due that our community is given say in the system that educates our children,”...
Apr 12, 2019 | Walker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to address constant noise from local airports, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is backing legislation that would create income tax credits for area residents who choose to soundproof their homes against air traffic noise...