Jones Fights for Streamlined Pension System, Financial Security for Retired First Responders

Nov 19, 2019 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to streamline pension systems to reduce the property tax burden, generate greater returns on investments and offer more financial stability for many retired first responders by passing a...

Jones-Backing Legislation to Cap Insulin Costs, Lower Health Care Expenses for Diabetics

Nov 14, 2019 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an ongoing effort to promote affordable health care, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is supporting of new legislation capping insulin costs for patients with diabetes at $100 per month. “Millions of diabetics in Illinois are hurt by...

Jones to Hold Mental Health Workshop to Raise Awareness of Symptoms, Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease

Nov 7, 2019 | Jones

LYNWOOD, Ill. – In an ongoing effort to support mental health care in Illinois, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is holding an Alzheimer’s workshop with mental health experts from the South Holland Memory Care Community. The event is on Monday, Dec. 9, from...

Jones-Backed Legislation Would Allow Fair Compensation and Treatment for Student Athletes

Oct 31, 2019 | Jones

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is continuing his fight for the rights of student athletes by spearheading a bill which would allow fair compensation for the use of their names and images. “College sports is a billion dollar industry,...

Jones Backs Lighter Workload for Nurses, Improvements in Patient Care

Oct 24, 2019 | Jones

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to improve health care by backing proposed legislation that will limit the number of patients nurses can be assigned, easing workloads while improving and focusing patient care. “We should have...

Jones Raises Awareness of Expanded Child Care Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families

Oct 15, 2019 | Jones

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is calling attention to a recent expansion of Illinois’ Child Care Assistance Program, which will help more families receive safe, affordable daycare. “Every family deserves access to affordable daycare,”...