Stuart Moves to Give Students Voting Power on SIU Board

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Both student members of the SIU Board of Trustees would have the opportunity to vote on academic and institutional matters under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.“My legislation would allow for students from both SIU...

Halpin Backs Bill for Wider Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is supporting a new bill that would help countless families with members battling Parkinson’s disease by creating a comprehensive education and safety program for the public.“Parkinson’s disease affects tens...

Stuart Congratulates IHSA Official of the Year Marc Parker

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of Marc Parker being named IHSA’s Official of the Year for boys basketball, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently introduced House Resolution 145 and welcomed Parker to the Capitol to congratulate him on the House floor....

Slaughter Backs Bill to Help Address Opioid Crisis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would enhance opioid overdose reporting and data collection to help identify areas most affected by the opioid epidemic.   “Opioid addiction is an urgent public health crisis...