CHICAGO – Catalytic converter thieves will be unable to easily sell stolen parts for quick cash without creating a paper trail under a new law supported by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “There has been a significant rise in catalytic converter thefts in recent...
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, recently had two bills signed into law, including a measure to expand eligibility for death benefits for the families of members of the Illinois Police Association and legislation to allow the use of single shot...
DECATUR, Ill. – A bill introduced by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that prohibits child sex offenders from being employed at carnivals or fairs was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Carnivals and fairs are family affairs that parents should feel...
MADISON, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is welcoming visitors from around the country to the Metro East as NASCAR runs its first ever Cup Series race at Madison’s World Wide Technology Raceway. “To see this track have its potential realized is the...
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — A measure introduced by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, that gives the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) the flexibility to design an off-hours child care program that meets the needs of third shift workers was recently signed into...