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Jones-Backed Legislation Would Allow Fair Compensation and Treatment for Student Athletes
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is continuing his fight for the rights of student athletes by spearheading a bill which would allow fair compensation for the use of their names and images.
LaPointe, Martwick, Illinois Environmental Council Host Environmental Town Hall
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, co-lead with state Sen. Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, hosted an Environmental Town Hall with the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC),and other partners, to discuss local environmental issues and update community residents on House Bill 3624, the Clean Energy Jobs Act.
Gordon-Booth Highlights Resources for Domestic Violence Victims
PEORIA, Ill. – As Domestic Violence Awareness Month draws to a close, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting resources available for people experiencing domestic violence.
Gordon-Booth Draws Attention to Financial Aid Resources During College Changes Everything Month
PEORIA, Ill. – As College Changes Everything Month in Illinois draws to a close, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting college planning and financial aid resources available for local students and families.
Walker Collecting Winter Clothes to Benefit Local Homeless Shelter
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is partnering with the League of Women Voters to collect winter clothing donations throughout November to benefit Journeys the Road Home Homeless Shelter.
Hoffman Hosts Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar in Granite City
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently hosted a senior fraud prevention seminar in partnership with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.
Harper Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting resources available for victims of domestic violence as Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close.
Welch Statement on Passage of Student Athlete Endorsement Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement Wednesday after passage of House Bill 3904, the Student Athlete Endorsement Act, in the House:
During College Changes Everything Month, Lilly Highlights Resources for Financial Aid
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As College Changes Everything Month in Illinois comes to a close, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly is highlighting financial aid planning resources available for prospective college students and their families.
Hoffman Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month, New Law to Increase Access to Mammograms
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a new law that will expand insurance coverage for diagnostic mammograms.
Stuart Applauds New Recreational Center in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To support opportunities for recreational activities and economic development, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, worked with local elected officials to secure funding for a $2.5 million grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for Edwardsville’s first indoor recreational facility.
Lilly Attends Environmental Council Dinner
CHICAGO – In recognition of her work to promote a clean and renewable energy future for Illinois, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently attended the 2019 dinner of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC).
Rep. Walker to Participate in Upcoming Legislator Forum Nov. 3 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Local residents will have a chance to hear from state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and other state lawmakers at an upcoming legislator forum scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, located at 1234 N. Arlington Heights Rd. in Arlington Heights.
Rep. Walker Visits Xilin Community Center
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to connect with important community groups in his district, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently vistited the Xilin Community Center in Arlington Heights, an Asian community center committed to serving the needs of families in the greater Chicago area.
Mason Honors Memory of Late Illinois State Trooper
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, attended the dedication and memorial ceremony to designate a portion of Interstate 94 in honor of fallen Illinois State Police Trooper Gerald Ellis in Green Oaks on Monday. The dedication comes following Mason’s passage of her legislation naming the stretch of Interstate 94 between mile markers 16.5 and 17 as Trooper Gerald W. Ellis Memorial Highway.
Slaughter to Host Legislative Town Hall Meeting in the 19th Ward
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with the 22nd Police District to host a Legislative Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the 22nd Police District Station, located at 1900 W. Monterey Ave. in Chicago.
Mussman Supports Increased Safety Requirements for Kennel Operators
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In response to a recent kennel fire that resulted in the death of over 30 dogs, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, supported legislation to require dog kennels in Illinois to install fire alarm systems that notify local emergency responders even when kennel staff is not present.
Jones Backs Lighter Workload for Nurses, Improvements in Patient Care
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to improve health care by backing proposed legislation that will limit the number of patients nurses can be assigned, easing workloads while improving and focusing patient care.