ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — More skilled workforce opportunities will be available for those without high school diplomas, thanks to a new law headed by state Rep Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, that fills critical job shortages while prioritizing work for those without...
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...
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...
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...
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...