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Rep. Ford, Rep. Morris, Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Coalition of Public Health and Community Leaders Support Overdose Prevention Site in Illinois

May 12, 2026 | Ford, Morris

CHICAGO – On Monday, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, convened a press conference at Rush University Medical Center to highlight new research on overdose prevention sites (centers) and encourage the establishment of an overdose prevention site on the city’s...

Morris Sends Key Legislation to Senate to Expand Healthcare Access, Strengthen Oversight, and Invest in Communities

Apr 24, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, has passed several key pieces of legislation out of the House, sending measures to the Senate that aim to strengthen communities, improve public health, and expand protections for residents across...

Morris Bill to Improve Menopause Care, Education, and Workplace Support Passes House

Apr 21, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve access to healthcare, expand education, and bring greater clarity to workplace protections for individuals experiencing menopause, state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, successfully advanced legislation out of the...

Morris Advances Bill to Expand Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings

Mar 19, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is celebrating a key step forward in advancing preventive health care after her legislation to expand access to life-saving heart screenings passed out of committee. “This is a meaningful step...

Morris to Introduce Legislation Expanding Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings

Mar 18, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, will host a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Illinois State Capitol Blue Room and virtually at blueroomstream.com to introduce legislation aimed at expanding access to...

Morris Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Reinforcing Commitment to Support Illinois Families

Feb 18, 2026 | Morris

CHICAGO, Ill. – Following today’s Governor’s budget address, State Representative Yolonda Morris released the following statement, emphasizing a commitment to fiscal responsibility, protecting vital programs, and ensuring that Illinois families receive the...

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