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Jones’ Bill Seeks to Combat Hate Speech with Mobile Tolerance Education Buses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is proposing a bill which would combat hate crimes and racial prejudice by funding mobile tolerance education centers for students across Illinois.
Yednock Raises Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help raise awareness of child abuse and ways to prevent it, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sharing important resources on preventing and stopping child abuse during the month of April, which is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
West Supported Effort to Remove Statute of Limitations on Sex Crimes Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, to remove the statute of limitations for cases involving criminal sexual assault of an adult passed the House Friday and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Mason Passes Fraud Protection Measure for Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help protect senior citizens from door-to-door scams, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, passed legislation this week giving consumers over the age of 65 up to 15 days to cancel certain contracts.
Kifowit Honors Army Veteran Raising Awareness About Human Trafficking Through 189-Mile March
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently welcomed Army Veteran Jordan Mitchell of Monee to the state Capitol, culminating Mitchell’s 189-mile, five-day ruck march to Springfield to raise awareness of human trafficking and funds to assist survivors.
Hoffman Meets with Illinois State Police Director to Discuss Rising Collision Rates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, met with Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly this week to discuss the risks police officers face during routine highway patrol traffic stops and efforts that should be pursued to address the rise in collisions.
Mason to Host Open House at District Office
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will be holding an open house at her district office at 36100 Brookside Drive, Suite LL 60 in Gurnee on Saturday, April 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Slaughter Measure to Create Jobs and Enhance Water Infrastructure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to create the Clean Water Workforce Pipeline Program that would prepare and support individuals seeking a career in Illinois’ water infrastructure.
Mussman Calls on DeVos to Strengthen Sexual Assault Protections for College Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to U.S Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ efforts to weaken protections for students against sexual assault, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has introduced a measure calling on the Trump administration to create policies that curb harassment and assault on college campuses.
Slaughter Backs Elected Chicago School Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to give local parents a voice in their children’s education by requiring members of the Chicago School Board to be elected by local residents.
Stuart-Backed Human Trafficking Bill Advances to Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hotel and motel employees would receive training on how to recognize instances of human trafficking under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which passed the House on Wednesday.
Welch Spearheads Proposal to Crack Down on Predatory Loans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect consumers from predatory loans that target low-income communities, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has introduced legislation that puts restrictions on extreme auto loan title lending practices.
Yednock Legislation to Protect Labor Rights Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, to protect the rights of labor members by maintaining the state’s power to regulate union agreements passed the Illinois House on Wednesday with bipartisan support.
Andrade Votes to Make to Health Care Coverage More Accessible to Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In light of Donald Trump decreasing outreach about affordable health care plans by 90%, State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, voted to pass legislation this week that will ensure information about how to enroll for health insurance coverage through the Illinois Marketplace is available to local residents.
Hernandez Fights for Mental Health Care Preparedness for Mothers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New mothers would benefit from greater mental health awareness under a bill backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, requiring hospitals to create programs to spread awareness about post-partum depression and other mental health needs for mothers before, during and after pregnancy.
Lilly-Backed Measure Giving Women, African-Americans a Voice on Corporate Boards Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Women and African-Americans will be ensured a seat in the corporate boardroom under legislation recently passed by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, requiring Illinois’ publicly held corporations to prioritize gender and racial diversity on their boards of directors.
Mussman Supports Measure to Implement Mental Health Screenings for Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To advocate for early intervention of mental illness in children and teens, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently assisted legislation out of the House Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum and Policies Committee to include mental health screenings in student health examinations.
Didech Invites Community Members to Attend Women’s Advisory Meeting
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort advance the conversation on women’s rights and women’s health in Illinois, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to participate in his upcoming Women’s Advisory Meeting on Sunday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 6 at the Alcott Center, located at 530 Bernard Dr. in Buffalo Grove.