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Vella Legislation Creating Local Journalism Task Force Signed into Law

Aug 26, 2021 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – To ensure that local media is receiving the support they need, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation which was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that creates the Local Journalism Task Force. “Many of the residents of the...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Cracks Down on Physical Restraints and Forced Isolation of Students

Aug 26, 2021 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – Physically restraining and isolating children with behavioral problems will be banned in Illinois schools following a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which phases out these damaging measures. “Kids in our community dealing with...

Stuart Warns Against Online Housing Rental Frauds

Aug 26, 2021 | Stuart

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In response to recent reports of housing rental frauds, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, is informing residents how to report these crimes to state consumer protection and local law enforcement. “Online rental scams have increased...

Senate and House Redistricting Committees to Hold Additional Hearings on Legislative Map

Aug 23, 2021 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD – The Senate and House Redistricting Committees will hold a series of public hearings to consider potential changes to legislative boundaries following information recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. At least seven hearings will take place to...

Yednock Supports Task Force Focused on First Responder Suicide Prevention

Aug 23, 2021 | Yednock

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois First Responders Suicide Prevention Task Force will now be required to establish improved guidance to aid the mental health of first responders as a part of new legislation supported by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa. “Our first...

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