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Benton “Pets for Vets” Bill Becomes Law

Aug 15, 2023 | Benton

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Military veterans in Illinois will soon be able to take in adoptable pets free of charge under a bill passed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, that recently became law. “If you had to come up with two things the vast majority of Americans...

Nichols Combats Recidivism with Free ID Card Law

Aug 14, 2023 | Nichols

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Formerly incarcerated Illinoisans will be better prepared to successfully re-enter society and secure work and housing under a new law enacted by state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, ensuring ex-offenders are released with a free state ID card. “A...

Stava-Murray Sustainability Law Permits Consumer-Owned Containers at Restaurants, Ready-to-Eat Retailers

Aug 14, 2023 | Stava

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois consumers wishing to reduce their material footprint will have additional flexibility under a new law passed by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, that permits restaurants and food retailers to fill or refill consumer-owned,...

Hernandez’s New Law Expands Access to Care for People with Disabilities

Aug 14, 2023 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – More family members will be able to serve as caregivers for people with disabilities under a new law enacted by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, expanding eligibility and benefits for in-home personal assistants. “Family of people...

Scherer Applauds Memorial of Springfield Mental Health Pioneer, Continues to Fight for Access to Healthcare

Aug 14, 2023 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is commending the decision to name a Springfield mental health center after Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard, a local advocate for women and mental healthcare. “Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard turned the injustice she...

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