Apr 21, 2023 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, took a moment Thursday during a busy session week in Springfield to make a blood donation and is encouraging residents back home to do the same. “A single donation can save three lives,” Ford said. “But...
Apr 21, 2023 | Canty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination would be shielded from weaponized defamation lawsuits under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights. “Speaking out against sexual assault or abuse is a daunting...
Apr 20, 2023 | Ammons
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement regarding the tourism development grant funds made available to projects throughout the district. “The Tourism Attraction and Festivals Grant Program is a critical component of our...
Apr 20, 2023 | Avelar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — To reduce human exposure to pesticides, individuals who use them incorrectly will be subject to a new scale of fines under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook. “Exposure to pesticides can affect the nervous and...
Apr 20, 2023 | DeLuca
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an overflowing committee room at the state Capitol Tuesday, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, led a hearing on the importance of the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) featuring testimony from mayors and village presidents...