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LaPointe Highlights Newly Enacted Mental Health Laws

Jan 6, 2025 | LaPointe

CHICAGO – Continuing to prioritize impactful mental and behavioral health legislation in the new year, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a series of newly enacted mental healthcare laws, including no-cost and no diagnosis mental health and...

Morris Secures Historic Investments for Lawndale Christian Health Center

Dec 19, 2024 | Morris

CHICAGO – $7.5 million dollars in new funding secured by state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, will flow to Lawndale Christian Health Center to renovate its main facility and bolster its service capabilities. “Health starts at home and in the community. That’s why...

Scherer Helps to Secure Improvements for Decatur’s Garfield Park

Dec 19, 2024 | Guerrero-Cuellar, Kodatt, Nichols, Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – $400,000 in new funding secured by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will create a new playground and improve accessibility at Decatur’s Garfield Park. “Garfield Park has long needed these crucial improvements, and I’m proud to finally see them...

Jiménez Highlights Healthy Meal Opportunities for Students in Need During Holiday Break

Dec 19, 2024 | Jimenez

CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is highlighting three community organizations opening their doors to local students in need of healthy meals during Chicago Public Schools’ winter break through the city’s Safe Haven Program. Meals will be available Dec....

LaPointe Passes Dignity in Pay Act, Prioritizes Disability Rights & Uplifting Workers

Dec 2, 2024 | LaPointe

CHICAGO – Working towards full opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, supported transformative legislation during the fall Veto Session that will finally phase out the subminimum wage for workers...

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