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Rep. Sharon Chung Measure to Preserve Child Labor Rights in ‘Vlogs’ Advances to House Floor

May 3, 2023 | Chung

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is spearheading a measure to preserve child labor rights for minors featured in adult-controlled online content creation, often called ‘vlogs,’ which unanimously passed the House Labor and Commerce Committee...

Rep. Gregg Johnson Resolution Advocating for Quad Cities Rail Project Advances to House Floor

May 2, 2023 | Johnson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, passed House Resolution 167 out of committee. HR 167 is a resolution that urges Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to make a formal request to the National Surface...

Rep. Hernandez Measure Expanding Access to Emergency Contraception on Campuses Advances to House Floor

May 2, 2023 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Public universities and community colleges will be required to make emergency contraception at a reduced price available under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora. “Ensuring widespread access to affordable emergency...

Hirschauer Pushes Measure to Protect Nursing Home Residents

May 2, 2023 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Nursing home residents would enjoy greater protection from restraining practices and unnecessary overmedication under new legislation led by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia. “Nursing home residents are some of our most vulnerable community...

Kelly Calls Attention to Elected School Board Meetings

May 2, 2023 | Kelly

CHICAGO – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is raising awareness of the upcoming change to an elected school board in the City of Chicago as well as of the meetings that city residents may attend if they wish to give input. “The future of Chicago’s public...

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