ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to raise awareness of human trafficking and the dangers it poses to Illinoisians, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. “Despite how devastating human trafficking can be to...
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – Emphasizing the impact the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) has on essential community services, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, has introduced a plan to increase the percentage of tax revenue municipalities receive under...
CHICAGO – As lawmakers return to Springfield, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is working on legislation that will expand access to lifesaving medication and protect victims of car theft. “This will mark my first full session as a representative, and I’m looking...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will welcome 988 call takers and behavioral health experts to explain the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and its impact at an in-person and virtual event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is introducing legislation to ensure that Chicago Local School Councils (LSC) maintain the authority to decide if Chicago Police officers are assigned to their schools. Gill’s proposed change to state law would preempt the...