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Walsh to Host Identity Theft Prevention Lunch and Learn

Jun 7, 2022 | Walsh

JOLIET, Ill. – To help support seniors and prevent identity theft, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is partnering with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office to host a Lunch and Learn event focused on identity theft scams and prevention tips. The event...

Hernandez-backed Bill to Improve Nursing Home Care Signed Into Law

Jun 6, 2022 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. — A measure sponsored by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, to reform Illinois’ nursing home rates and hold facility owners accountable was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Nursing home residents are some of our most...

Vella to Visit Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary Today, Encourage Residents to Adopt a Cat

Jun 6, 2022 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – In recognition of June being “National Adopt a Cat Month,” state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, will visit Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary today to meet with staff and learn about how the community can adopt or support animals at the sanctuary. “June is...

Rep. Harper’s Measure to Exempt Unclaimed Property from Sales Tax Signed Into Law

Jun 6, 2022 | Harper

CHICAGO – A Harper-led bill to exempt unclaimed property sold by the Treasurer from sales tax was recently signed into law. “When the state Treasurer cannot reunite unclaimed tangible property with the legal owner after five years, the Treasurer can auction off the...

State Rep. Hirschauer Appointed to Community Health Workers Review Board

Jun 6, 2022 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, has been appointed by Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch, to the Community Health Workers Review Board (CHWRB). The board, created in 2021 by Article 5 of HB 158, will serve as the...

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