Crespo Measure Enhancing School Safety Heads to Governor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – School districts will better protect children from gun violence under legislation passed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is now awaiting approval by the governor.   “Having the confidence of a safe learning environment is critical to...

Latino Caucus Reforms to Protect, Lift Up Immigrant Community Await Governor’s Signature

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, state Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, and fellow members of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus worked to advance a series of reforms this spring that will put in place additional state-level...

Crespo Passes Legislation to Prevent Sexual Abuse in Schools

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children will be better protected in school under legislation passed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, working with a variety of advocates and administrators to give the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and school districts...