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Avelar Aims to Step Up Enforcement of Anti- Discrimination Efforts with New Law

Aug 22, 2025 | Avelar

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — As cases of discrimination rise and federal leaders retreat from workplace equity and public accommodation efforts, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, is providing new tools to help Illinois enforce basic human rights policies with a...

DuBuclet Measure to Ensure State Funds Flow to Equity-Minded Institutions

Aug 22, 2025 | du Buclet

CHICAGO –A bill sponsored by state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, will help ensure that the state only invests state dollars in financial institutions that make it a priority to guarantee access to financial services to all customers regardless of their...

Canty Public Safety Measure Combating Sexual Exploitation Signed into Law

Aug 22, 2025 | Canty

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A measure carried by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, to protect children from sexual exploitation by groomers and other sexual predators was just signed into law. “Keeping our kids safe is a priority for me, especially when it...

Stuart Warehouse Tornado Safety Bill Signed into Law

Aug 22, 2025 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Warehouse workers in Illinois will be safer during weather emergencies after the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act, passed this year by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday. “Keeping workers...

Stava Long-Term Care Protection Bill Becomes Law

Aug 22, 2025 | Stava-Murray

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Older adults in long-term care facilities and nursing homes will have enhanced protections related to transfers and discharges after a bill by state Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, was signed into law Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “People in...

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