May 16, 2023 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, backed a plan Tuesday that would enable punitive damages in cases of wrongful death actions, expanding current law and helping families receive the justice they deserve. “Right now, you have less liability if...
May 16, 2023 | Gill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal passed recently by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, would require insurance to cover medically necessary compression sleeves needed to mitigate or prevent lymphedema – a condition most commonly associated with breast cancer treatment....
May 16, 2023 | Kelly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is hailing the recent passage of a bill that promises to overhaul the outdated and sluggish promotion system long in place within the Chicago Fire Department. “This bill is a win for Chicago’s brave first...
May 15, 2023 | Mason
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, spearheaded a measure to make healthcare more affordable by capping insured people’s costs of twin-packs of epinephrine injectors at $60. That measure recently passed the House and Senate unanimously and is...
May 15, 2023 | Scherer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, greeted a group of elementary school students from Decatur’s Maroa-Forsyth Grade School with a warm Springfield welcome and an educational tour of the Capitol. “I’m so grateful to be able to host...