Tarver Passes Bill to Support Business Enterprise Program

CHICAGO, Ill – To further encourage minorities, women and persons with disabilities in business, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, passed a bill that clarifies and strengthens state compliance with the Business Enterprise Program (BEP). “By utilizing the services...

Yednock Passes Bill to Aid St. Margaret’s Health Care System

​Springfield, Ill. – As part of his continued efforts to support local health care systems, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a bill to allow hospitals in contiguous counties to operate under the same license and lower administrative costs. “The recent merger...

Rep. Hirschauer Protects Reproductive Rights

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her continued support of women’s rights, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed several measures to defend reproductive rights in Illinois. “Access to comprehensive, affordable reproductive health care saves lives and allows...