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Ladisch Douglass Measure Expands Access to Lifesaving Continuous Glucose Monitors for Diabetes Patients

Jun 14, 2024 | Ladisch Douglass

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More Illinois diabetes patients would have access to Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) under a plan passed by state Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass, D-Elmhurst. “Continuous Glucose Monitors are a game changer for all diabetes patients, but too many...

Gordon-Booth Backs End of ‘Captive Audience Meetings’

Jun 13, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, would prohibit employers from forcing workers to attend anti-union, political or religious meetings on company time if the employee does not wish to participate. “Illinois is a...

Scherer Applauds Efforts to Commemorate 1908 Springfield Race Riot

Jun 10, 2024 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Monday, encouraging ongoing conversations by the U.S. Department of the Interior about commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riot: “I’m glad that so many Central Illinois voices...

Gordon-Booth Supports Plan to Protect Residents Applying for Energy Assistance

Jun 7, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents who are in the process of receiving energy assistance would be able to avoid an electricity shutoff for 30 days under a plan supported by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria. “When someone is transitioning to energy assistance, the...

Rep. Mason Responds to Sentencing of DCFS Caseworker for Child Endangerment Resulting in Death

Jun 6, 2024 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following response to the sentencing of Illinois Department of Child and Family Services caseworker Carlos Acosta, who, in 2023, was convicted of two counts of child endangerment in connection with the death...

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