Apr 3, 2019 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a unified effort with the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge No. 7, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is leading the fight on legislation that would allow police lineups to be video recorded, eliminating the necessity for an independent...
Apr 2, 2019 | Mah
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Elderly, disabled and homeless families without the ability to prepare their own meals would be able to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase hot and prepared food under legislation sponsored by state Rep....
Apr 2, 2019 | Harper
Dear Editor, While Illinois is finally ready to have a serious and overdue conversation about fairer, more reasonable marijuana laws, some special interests are pushing for continued prohibition. In stating they hope to “slow down” the process of legalization, these...
Apr 2, 2019 | Halpin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families of military veterans would have more job opportunities under a bill backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, which restores a hiring credit for employers of military personnel and expands the measure to cover their spouses’...
Apr 2, 2019 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Insurance companies will be required to cover lifesaving EpiPens for children under legislation passed by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook. Carroll presented the bill to the House last week alongside his young daughter, Brooke, who manages...