Rep. Ann Williams Selected as NCEL State Lead for Illinois

CHICAGO – State Representative Ann Williams, D-Chicago, has been named the 2023-2024 Illinois State Lead for the National Conference of Environmental Legislators. In this role, Williams will serve as Illinois’ liaison to the leading national organization of...

Harper Appointed to House Cannabis Working Group

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, has joined several House colleagues on the newly announced House Cannabis Working Group that is tasked with helping to refine and implement equity-based cannabis legislation. “When we legalized recreational cannabis use...

Manley Introduces Proposal to Cover Fitness Memberships for Seniors

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois seniors covered by certain health insurance policies and managed care plans will be able to have their basic fitness center membership costs covered by their insurance under a new bill introduced by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet. “As...