Villa Recognized by Environmental Group for 100% Voting Record

Aug 27, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For her continued efforts to create green jobs and protect the environment, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, was recently honored with a 100% rating from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC). “Earth is the only home we have, so it is...

Villa Participates in Prestigious Edgar Fellows Program

Aug 23, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently participated in the Edgar Fellows Program, a public fellowship named after former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar.“I have brought my life experiences as the daughter of immigrants, a child of local small...

Villa-Backed Measure to Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Becomes Law

Aug 12, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A piece of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 years old became law on July 1.“Many smokers pick up the habit as teens because the tobacco industry specifically...