Mar 22, 2019 | West
ROCKFORD, Ill. – The State Seal of Biliteracy, a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and another language, would be available to private school students under a bill supported by state Rep....
Mar 22, 2019 | Halpin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, recently voted to give law enforcement the tools they need to combat cybercriminals and crack down on offenders who exploit women and children online.“I take law enforcement professionals’ ability to do their...
Mar 22, 2019 | Connor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new bill backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will help law enforcement catch criminals in the modern age and crack down on criminals who attempt to exploit women and children online.“As technology has advanced, criminals have always...
Mar 22, 2019 | Yednock
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, met with members of the Streator-area Future Farmers of America (FFA) during their visit to the Capitol this week.“Organizations like the FFA allow our young people to grow and develop,” said Yednock. “Farmers...
Mar 22, 2019 | Slaughter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to give Illinois teens and young adults the chance to advise lawmakers on policies affecting them.“Legislation often has significant impacts on our state’s youth, while they have...