Mar 20, 2019 | Robinson
CHICAGO – Earlier this week, state Rep. Lamont Robinson, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that would require public schools to include the contributions of the LGBT community in their history curriculum.“Every day we hear stories about how people are being...
Mar 20, 2019 | Kalish
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, that will bring greater pay equity for women to Illinois sponsored overwhelmingly passed the Illinois House last week. Kalish’s measure bans a discriminatory practice used to lock...
Mar 20, 2019 | Villa
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To recognize and honor the meaningful contributions of social workers across the state, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is designating March 2019 as Social Work Month in Illinois.“Social workers provide critical services to our most...
Mar 20, 2019 | D'Amico
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the Illinois House today that cuts the cost of child identification cards which can aid police and family members in the event of emergency.“Getting an identification card for children...
Mar 20, 2019 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to make college more affordable by highlighting a scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students offered through the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation.“As the cost of college continues...