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LaPointe Advocates for Increased Awareness and Prevention of Youth Suicide
CHICAGO – Advocating for increased suicide awareness and prevention in Illinois schools, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to provide specific protections for students who are considered to be at an elevated risk of suicide.
Manley Continues Support for Survivors, Backs Initiative to Create Domestic Violence Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To facilitate discussions on ways to better support and protect survivors of domestic violence, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring a new initiative to create the Domestic Violence Task Force.
Kifowit Hosts Lunch Discussion on Caring for the Aging Brain
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting residents to her quarterly Lunch and Learn event on caring for the aging brain on Wednesday, March 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oswego Library – Montgomery Branch, located at 1111 Reading Dr. in Montgomery.
Mussman Introduces Initiative to Prevent Age Discrimination in Job Interview Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address and prevent age discrimination in job interview processes, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently introduced a new measure to prohibit employers from asking applicants for their college graduation date or other age-identifiable information on an application or in an initial job interview.
Buckner Works to Ban Forced Isolation in Schools
CHICAGO – Illinois school districts would be prohibited from using isolated seclusion as a student discipline practice under legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago.
Mason Works to Clean Up Lake County, Introduces Legislation to Curb Anhydrous Ammonia Spills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to a Beach Park anhydrous ammonia spill last April which left over 40 people sickened, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, has introduced legislation that would work to limit leaks of anhydrous ammonia across the state.
Stuart Welcomes Edwardsville State Champion Cheerleaders to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To recognize the Lincoln Middle School cheer team’s recent state championship win, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, welcomed the team to the state Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate their accomplishments.
Walker Responds to Coronavirus in Arlington Heights, Encourages Healthy Habits
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – With news that one of Illinois’ latest coronavirus patients is being treated at Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) in Arlington Heights, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to focus on habits to stay healthy.
Yednock Introduces Legislation to Honor Fallen Vietnam Soldiers in Marseilles
MARSEILLES, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring legislation to commemorate the lives and sacrifice of two fallen Vietnam soldiers by dedicating sections of highways in Marseilles in their memory.
Mason Introduces Veterans Bill of Rights Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans and returning military members would have better access to health care, employment and other services and opportunities under proposed legislation from state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. To expand on this legislation, Mason will address efforts to establish a Veterans’ Bill of Rights and its intended impact at Mission BBQ located at 6430 Grand Ave. #101 in Gurnee on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m.
Buckner Creates Task Force to Address Violence Against Chicago Women and Girls
CHICAGO – New legislation by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, aims to address violence against women by creating a Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force. This task force would analyze rates of violence, underlying societal factors, and current institutional responses to create effective policy solutions to better address violence against women and girls in Chicago.
Scherer Bill to Waive Plate Registration Fees for Families of Fallen Service Members
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, allowing family members of fallen war heroes with special military vanity license plates to forgo paying registration fees passed out of a House transportation committee last week.
Mason to Hold Civic Engagement Poster Contest
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will be accepting submissions throughout the month of March for her civic engagement poster contest, open to kindergarten through high school students to inspire youth community engagement.
Jones Supports Task Force to Crack Down on Domestic Violence, Produce New Solutions for Unsafe Living Situations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is taking steps to protect women from domestic violence and crack down on offenders with his support of legislation creating the Domestic Violence Task Force.
Walker-Backed Bill to Create Task Force Addressing Domestic Violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To better help those who may be at risk or victims of intimate partner violence, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently added his support to House Bill 4262 creating a Domestic Violence Task Force.
Scherer Introduces Bill to Address Substitute Teacher Shortages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently introduced a bill to allow retired teachers to act as substitutes for school districts experiencing substitute teacher shortages, without jeopardizing their retirement benefits.
Rep. Hernandez Fighting to Expand Gun Safety Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working to get guns out of dangerous hands by backing legislation to expand the list of people who can file for a firearm restraining order to include employers, coworkers and teachers.
Slaughters Partner with Local Elected Officials for a Black History Month Celebration
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently partnered with local elected officials and organizations to host a Black History Month Celebration.