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Stuart to Host Webinar on Latest COVID Relief Options for Small Businesses

May 18, 2021 | Stuart

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help locally-owned businesses rebound after COVID closures, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to host a virtual information session on small business...

Scherer Advances Legislation to Wave Application Fee for Gold Star License Plates

May 17, 2021 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – To honor the families of fallen military soldiers, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently passed legislation that will waive application fees for Gold Star family license plates. “Families of fallen soldiers should be able to proudly honor...

Yednock Sponsors Legislation to Support Protected Fish Species

May 17, 2021 | Yednock

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to promote restoration of Illinois’ native fish species, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring a bill to strengthen penalties for those found guilty of capturing, killing or hunting protected fish species. “Illinois is...

Yang Rohr Passes Measure to Add Suicide Hotline Numbers on Student ID’s, Reduce Suicide Rates Amongst Youth

May 17, 2021 | Yang Rohr

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – School districts would be required to add suicide prevention hotline numbers on school-issued ID cards under legislation recently passed by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville. “Mental health struggles require support from others, and while...

Hirschauer Backs Bill to Disarm Potential Mass Shooters

May 17, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is fighting to keep guns out of the hands of potentially violent individuals, having recently voted to pass a measure to strengthen specific firearm restrictions for people who pose a risk to themselves or...

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