SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding the Illinois House of Representatives’ spring legislative session: “As we continue to return to normalcy and recover from the human and financial tolls inflicted by...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students would learn about the historical contributions of members of different religious groups under legislation that state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently voted to approve. “Illinois is among the more diverse states in the...
CHICAGO – To help restore trust in state government, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that will strengthen Illinois’ ethics laws governing public officials and lobbyists. “As public servants, elected officials should act in the...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging students who are interested in seeking higher education to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) Scholarship. “Investing in their futures is absolutely critical to the future...
CHICAGO –To strengthen Illinois’ commitment to diversity and inclusion in schools, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that prohibits K-12 schools across the state from banning hairstyles associated with cultural, racial or ethnic...
CHICAGO – College athletes in Illinois would be able to earn money from endorsement deals under legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago. “As a former college basketball player, I saw firsthand how many of our student athletes are facing...