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In Wake of Recent Tragedies, Ford, PWP Health and West Side Organizations to Speak on Black Mental Health this Sunday

Feb 1, 2024 | Ford

CHICAGO – Advocating for increased investment in mental health resources for Black residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join PWP Health and other West Side organizations for a press conference scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at PWP...

Stava-Murray Files Bills Focused on Schools, Libraries, Criminal Justice

Feb 1, 2024 | Stava-Murray

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, began 2024 by filing a series of new bills focused on safety in schools and libraries as well as criminal justice reform—issues that form just a part of her legislative agenda. “In 2023, we made...

Morris Fights for Access to Open Information and Books in Illinois’ Correctional Institutions

Feb 1, 2024 | Morris

CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is defending the freedom to read with her first bill ensuring incarcerated individuals are not unfairly denied access to books. “The freedom to access information and express ideas was enshrined in our nation’s...

Rep. Rashid Takes a Stand Against Dangerous Political Deepfakes with New Legislation

Feb 1, 2024 | Rashid

BERWYN, Ill. – Voters would be better protected from digitally manipulated political ads under a new bill introduced by state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, tackling the dangerous proliferation of deepfakes in campaign advertising. “We must ensure that all of...

Buckner Bill to Bolster Chicago Economy with Business Improvement Districts

Jan 31, 2024 | Buckner

CHICAGO— State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is spearheading a measure to support growing businesses by creating “Business Improvement Districts,” or “BIDs.” BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while allowing affected businesses to...

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