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Connor Fights for Reproductive Freedom, Backs Measure Easing Access to Birth Control

Apr 9, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, is working to ensure that women have safe, easy access to birth control.“Removing hurdles for women to obtain birth control makes sense,” Connor said. “Women should not have to go through an onerous process of...

Local Residents Invited to Coffee with Costa Howard

Apr 9, 2019 | Costa Howard

LOMBARD, Ill. – To meet with local residents and discuss issues facing the state of Illinois, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is hosting two Coffee with Costa Howard meetings later this month. “As the spring legislative session progresses through the rest...

Lilly Measure Raising Tobacco Age to 21 Now Law

Apr 9, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, bipartisan legislation to raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21 is now law after it was signed yesterday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Tobacco use has severe and significant consequences to our health and if...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Measure Cracking Down on Violence Targeting Religious Institutions

Apr 9, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is combatting the rise in religiously-motivated hate crimes by passing tough new punishments on criminals who target worshipers at churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious houses.“The people...

Hoffman Visits Franklin Elementary School to Greet Local Students in Belleville

Apr 9, 2019 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited Franklin Elementary School last week to meet and speak with local students in Belleville.“One of the most rewarding aspects of public service is being afforded the opportunity to speak with young students...

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