ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Students and teachers would have quicker access to first responders in the event of an emergency under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, with the aim of improving school safety through use of silent panic alarms. “Now...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will introduce legislation aimed at creating an Illinois Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to strengthen partnerships between the state with community and faith-based organizations to more...
NEW YORK – Illinois-based health food company Lifeway was honored with ringing the NASDAQ closing bell Monday, and state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined local officials in recognizing the kefir producer as it continues to invest in Chicagoland. “Lifeway Foods...
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to maintain Illinois’ natural resources enjoyed by residents statewide, State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is applauding the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan, which recently announced $33.8 million to improve Starved Rock State Park in...
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is inviting local leaders, students, and community members to an Open House event to celebrate her new district office at 628 Colombus Street (Suite 408) in Ottawa on Friday, February 7, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “I...