Ford Helps Secure $9 Million for College Mental Health Services

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Campus mental health services are in line to receive $9 million in additional state funding this year following the advocacy of state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago, Young Invincibles and other...

West takes Oath, Emphasizes Work Ahead to Support Families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term: “As we begin a new General Assembly, it’s important that we continue to move Illinois forward. We must build on public safety reforms...