CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join leading doctors from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, youth, parents and others to talk about the need to prevent youth violence and increase investment in youth employment and trauma...
CHICAGO – A measure carried by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, that will provide additional financial support for the widows and orphans of Chicago firefighters and police officers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “When our first responders leave for work...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, to provide students with disabilities information about the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account program was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The ABLE...
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago), is calling on residents in the community to join her in forming a local education committee to discuss education legislation priorities for the coming legislation session. She is asking people to submit their...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To support students in need, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is seeking donations of new school supplies from now until June 30, 2022. “If students don’t have school supplies, they can’t fully participate in class and may feel left...