SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Skokie, backed legislation raising the legal age for a person in Illinois to buy tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21. “Increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco will help to prevent...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel Kalish, D-Skokie, is supporting legislation that would raise the baseline salary for Illinois teachers to both provide relief for working families and address the ongoing teacher shortage across the state. “Teachers work long...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, delivered a speech on the House floor recognizing today as the first day of the Jewish month of Adar and condemning the alarming recent trend of increased anti-Semitism in Illinois and across the nation. “With...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to rapidly changing social media and technology, state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation that toughens penalties on cyber stalkers that target minors. “Social media and technology are becoming more and...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, joined colleagues on the Insurance Committee and the Prescription Drug Affordability Committee for a joint committee hearing to examine the rising cost of prescription drugs and its effect on consumers today at the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, recently announced his committee assignments for the 101st General Assembly, focusing on education, healthcare, protecting working families, and economic development. “It is an honor to represent the...