» admin

Kalish Supports Raising Age for Tobacco Purchases to 21

Mar 15, 2019 | Kalish

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Skokie, backed legislation raising the legal age for a person in Illinois to buy tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21. “Increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco will help to prevent...

West Backs Effort to Increase Penalty for Violent Behavior in Places of Worship

Mar 15, 2019 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaking out against religious intolerance, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is supporting a proposal that would increase penalties if an individual is convicted of murder, assault, battery or unlawful use of a weapon in a place of worship....

Pappas Passes Measure Out of Committee to Expand Economic Development Projects in DuPage County

Mar 15, 2019 | Costa Howard, Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tourism would play a greater role in building up local communities under a measure that state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, passed out of committee this week. The proposed bill allows local governments to fund infrastructure and economic development...

Connor Votes to Increase Legal Age for Buying Tobacco Products

Mar 15, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a move prioritizing children’s health, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, recently voted to raise the age to legally buy cigarettes and other nicotine products to 21. “Parents across Illinois agree: our children’s health should always be our...

Hernandez to Focus on Equity and Progressive Reforms in New Role as State Representative

Mar 15, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement: “As I follow in the footsteps of my predecessor and strong Latina leader Linda Chapa LaVia, I am focused...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »