CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents struggling with addiction and family members of those struggling with addiction to call a toll-free hotline with resources on opioid abuse and treatment.“The opioid epidemic has touched every...
CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, encourages residents to help ensure every child receives a gift this holiday season by dropping off new and unwrapped toys for his Toys for Tots collection drive at his district office by Friday, Dec. 14.“The holidays...
CHICAGO – In response to the Chicago Tribune’s disturbing reports of sexual abuse at several Chicago Public Schools (CPS), state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is backing stronger measures to protect Illinois students from predatory school professionals and ensure...
CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to help human trafficking survivors and others impacted by traumatic crimes more easily attain Nonimmigrant U and T visas. “If someone is the survivor of an abusive crime, they should feel...
CHICAGO – After three years of higher education funding uncertainty due to the budget impasse, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is helping to provide security for students and families by backing a four-year agreement to fund Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants....
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, passed legislation last week to close a loophole that has made it very difficult to prosecute carjackers. “Families ought to know that the laws are written to keep them safe,” said D’Amico. “But carjackers are...