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Rep. Barbara Hernandez Measure Grows Teacher Base, Cuts Higher Education Costs for Future Educators

May 15, 2024 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed a measure to establish an educator preparation program that disberses stipends to students taking the curriculum, as well as teachers administering it. “I was lucky enough to grow up in Aurora...

Andrade Advances Measure Allowing Motorists to Recover Personal Items from Towed Vehicles

May 15, 2024 | Andrade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Continuing his efforts to support motorists, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passed legislation on Tuesday that allows motorists the chance to recover valuable personal items like medical devices and identification cards from their vehicles. ...

Rashid Working to Protect Renters with New Flood Hazard Disclosure Requirements

May 14, 2024 | Rashid

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Renters will be better protected from flooding under new legislation passed by state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, requiring landlords to provide important information about flooding risk and history. “Even one flooding event can be...

Morris-Backed Measure Secures Wigs and Other Prostheses for Cancer Survivors

May 14, 2024 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is improving treatment for cancer patients in Illinois by requiring health insurance providers in the state to cover the cost of at least one prosthesis or artificial hair device each year. “The loss of...

Katz Muhl Passes Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for At-Home Pregnancy Testing

May 14, 2024 | Katz Muhl

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, D-Northbrook, is promoting common-sense healthcare coverage for people who may become pregnant, passing a bill that would streamline affordable access to at-home pregnancy tests where medically necessary and required for...

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