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Kifowit Introduces Measure to Increase Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants

Mar 5, 2019 | Kifowit

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help families with life-threatening food allergies dine out more comfortably and safely, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced legislation to increase both food service staff and restaurant patrons’ awareness of allergens in...

Halpin Measures Aim to Increase State Investment in Local Businesses

Mar 5, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State government would invest in businesses that invest in Illinois under a package of bills backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, requiring state agencies to put locally-made and American-made products first when making purchases. “Our...

Hurley Advances Legislation to Improve Chicago’s Response to Opioid Epidemic

Mar 4, 2019 | Hurley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – First responders and public policymakers would have a valuable tool in fighting the opioid crisis under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, which was approved by the House Human Services Committee on Wednesday. “Hundreds of...

Willis, Welch to Spearhead Hearing Examining Westlake Hospital Closure

Mar 4, 2019 | Welch, Willis

CHICAGO – In an effort to keep Westlake Hospital open to serve local residents, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, state Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, and members of the House Appropriations Human Services committee will examine the community impact of...

Stuart Hosts Health and Wellness Fair

Mar 4, 2019 | Stuart

GODFREY, Ill. – To connect community members with free health services, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville and state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, hosted a Health and Wellness Fair on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus on Friday. “This event offered...

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