SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To encourage and support work-based learning, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that would create a pilot program to provide support services to individuals in apprenticeship programs. “Apprenticeship programs are valuable...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To encourage civic engagement among young people, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that provides an excused absence for middle and high school students to engage in a civic event. “Illinois’ young people are more civically engaged...
CHICAGO – As part of her efforts to reduce crime and increase community safety, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, passed a bill that further regulates the sale of tire rims, recyclable metal and catalytic converters. “I am deeply concerned about the rise in catalytic...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure quality care for the growing number of seniors and individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, co-sponsored a bill that would require first responders, such as paramedics and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Alarmed by the rise of catalytic converter thefts around Illinois, State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Dr. Paul Jacobs, R-Pomona, have advanced legislation that will make it difficult for thieves to sell stolen parts for cash at...