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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...

Lisa Hernandez Backed Bill Authorizing Sublease Agreement between Riverside Brookfield High School, Brookfield Zoo Signed into Law

Aug 22, 2025 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – Legislation to allow a sublease agreement between Riverside Brookfield High School and Brookfield Zoo that addresses issues facing parking infrastructure for both facilities, backed by State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, was...

Briel Pro-Farm Bill Becomes Law

Aug 22, 2025 | Briel

OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to relieve a universal inconvenience Illinois farmers face during harvesting periods, a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will expand the lawful use of large-scale farm equipment and extend the period for commercial...

Crawford Champions Legislative Agenda Focused on Education, People with Disabilities, Lauds Passage of Key Bills

Aug 22, 2025 | Crawford

CHICAGO – Multiple pieces of legislation championed by state Rep. Mike Crawford, D- Chicago, focused on education and addressing the needs of people with disabilities, were approved by the governor, marking a successful end to Crawford’s first year as state...

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