Aug 26, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is combatting religiously-motivated hate crimes by enacting a new law strengthening punishments for criminals who target people in places of worship.“Hate groups are growing increasingly bold and we need...
Aug 19, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is applauding the enactment of vital property tax relief efforts to help homeowners save money and a new task force to offer solutions to lower taxes.“Families across the South Suburbs have seen declining...
Aug 8, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to combat mental health problems with a new law requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to coordinate delivery of mental health resources for troubled teens. “Kids should never have to...
Jul 29, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to a tragic shooting on an expressway in February, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, passed legislation to prevent gun violence from threatening drivers on highways.“Right now, our expressways are not monitored enough, and that...
Jul 25, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is highlighting a new law that seeks to protect public servants from targeted ballot initiatives and secure term limits for current officials.“I am extremely grateful to Governor Pritzker for joining me in...
Jul 17, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, made progress battling human trafficking by passing legislation boosting training programs for law enforcement and hotel workers to identify the crime and implementing tougher penalties on businesses...