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...
Aug 20, 2021 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New mental health resources will be available for first responders due to legislation carried by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “PTSD and depression rates are five times higher for first responders than the civilian population,” said...
Aug 20, 2021 | Manley
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As Illinois continues to face a surge in COVID-19 cases, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting National Immunization Awareness Month, encouraging residents to get vaccinated and bringing attention to the new ‘Vax Verify’ online...
Aug 20, 2021 | Welch
The Speaker and Senate President are convening a special session on Tuesday, August 31 at 12 pm, for the purpose of considering legislative measures related to the legislative redistricting plan, pursuant to a Joint Proclamation. “Following the recent release of 2020...
Aug 20, 2021 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – To reduce Illinois’ ever-growing prison expenditures and advance the interests of justice, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently championed legislation that will create a statewide task force on resentencing which will look for ways to safely...