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Hernandez Passes Initiative Supporting Accurate, Fair Court Reporting

Apr 16, 2024 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, championed the right to accurate, professional court transcripts, passing critical legislation to protect the use of qualified shorthand reporters in the courtroom. “Judges, prosecutors and...

Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday: Ford, IDPH Director, Advocates to Recognize Harm Reduction Solidarity Week, Discuss Efforts to Stop Overdoses

Apr 16, 2024 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the overdose crisis continues to impact communities across Illinois, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join IDPH Director Sameer Vohra, the Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition, advocates and colleagues to highlight existing...

Kelly Invites Area Residents to Mobile DMV Event

Apr 16, 2024 | Kelly

CHICAGO — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is inviting area residents to a Mobile DMV event on Monday, April 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. in Niles. “It’s important to keep personal documents and registrations up...

Canty Passes Measure Strengthening Protections Against Sexual Exploitation

Apr 15, 2024 | Canty

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A measure streamlining and strengthening laws preventing sexual exploitation of minors, spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, recently passed the House with strong bipartisan support. “Our current laws protecting children...

Guerrero-Cuellar Welcomes New Police Officers Funded by State Budget

Apr 15, 2024 | Guerrero-Cuellar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new group of State Police officers are on the job as a result of funding supported by state Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, who prioritized more officers and more resources for law enforcement in the state budget. “During the years of...

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