West Looks toward New Legislative Session Following Pritzker Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State speech Wednesday: “This week marks the beginning of a new effort to address the challenges that families face every day in Rockford...

West Highlights State Grant for Keye-Mallquist Park

ROCKFORD, Ill. – A Rockford neighborhood park represented by state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, will receive a $275,000 state grant after an announcement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office Friday. “I’m excited to see investment in a park that serves as a space for the...

West Bill Would Explain Consequences of Sexting to Students

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Concerned that teenagers may not understand the consequences and legal concerns of “sexting,” state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, has introduced a measure that would ensure the topic is discussed age appropriately during sex education course...

West Backs Effort to Create State Ethics Task Force

ROCKFORD, Ill. – In the wake of recent arrests of elected officials in Illinois, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is calling for the creation of a bipartisan State Ethics Task Force to provide recommendations to change state rules to curb political abuse. “I’m...