CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will host his annual “Independence Day for Returning Citizens” community event Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Austin Town Hall to call attention to the challenges facing individuals returning from incarceration...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood of the South Atlantic, which allows states to defund Planned Parenthood, state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “I am outraged by the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is making higher education more accessible for high school and community college students after the Stuart-sponsored Illinois public university direct admissions bill was signed into law today by Governor JB...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health insurance providers will be required to cover medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias under a new law backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford. “This is a proposal led by the Alzheimer’s...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently welcomed her new intern and Maroa-native Kooper Mann, to Springfield to tour the Capitol and meet with legislative leaders including House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch. “I’m very grateful to have a...