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Welch’s Law Aimed to Help Consumers Freeze their Credit and Prevent Identify Theft
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting a new law that protects consumers from data breaches and identity theft by making it easier for fraud victims to obtain a credit freeze.
Walsh Calls on Rauner to Pull Illinois out of Questionable Voter Crosscheck Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign a bill that would take Illinois out of a controversial voter registration verification program that has resulted in voter roll purges in states where it is used.
DeLuca to Host Annual Veterans’ Picnic
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – To honor those who have served in our nation’s armed forces, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is hosting a free Veterans’ Appreciation Picnic on Friday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 19101 Halsted St. in Glenwood.
Lilly Passes Mental Health Bills to Help Illinois Students at an Early Age
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To provide schools and students with more resources to address mental health issues that arise in the classroom, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that is now heading to the governor’s desk.
Harper Passes Legislation to Train Students and Faculty in the Event of School Shootings
CHICAGO – To increase school teacher and student preparedness during a mass shooting, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that would require schools to hold law enforcement drills to within 90 days of the first day of school.
Harper to Host Trauma Response Courses to Help Victims during Times of Crisis
CHICAGO – To help train people to respond quickly in times of crisis, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, will host Violence Reduction & Trauma Response meetings at her constituent services office with the goal of creating community based solutions to gun violence.
Hoffman Legislation to Help Physicians, Businesses and Workers to Arrive on Governor’s Desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help health care providers collect funds they are owed for providing medical care to injured workers, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation to hold workers’ compensation insurers accountable for past due medical expenses.
Andrade Committed to Ensuring Open and Equal Internet Access
CHICAGO – In light of the recent expiration of the Obama-era net neutrality rules, which ensured open and equal access to the internet, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is urging action on the state and federal level to stop the roll back of net neutrality.
Manley-Backed Law Aims to Protect Consumers from Identity Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to protect consumers’ personal information, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a new law that will allow Illinois residents to freeze their credit at no charge.
Stuart Launches Petition Drive SIUE Fair Funding Efforts
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In light of recent decisions made by the SIU Board of Trustees to block additional funding for SIUE and oppose measures calling for a study into the fair allocation of state funds for the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses, state Rep. Katie...
Scherer Encourages Fireworks Safe Practices as Fourth of July Holiday Approaches
DECATUR, Ill. – As the Fourth of July approaches, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting important safety tips to protect the wellbeing of families who plan to participate in fireworks displays.
Walsh Calls for Increased Transparency, Fiscal Responsibility from Governor’s Office
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase fiscal transparency in the governor’s office and state government, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign the Truth in Hiring Act into law.
Hernandez Urges Governor to Stand with Victims of Domestic Violence, Sign Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In light of Donald Trump’s latest attack on victims of abuse and human trafficking seeking refuge in the United States, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign legislation that would establish state-level protections to ensure victims of domestic violence and other crimes already in the United States have fair and equal access to Nonimmigrant U and T visas.
Scherer Calls on Governor to Sign Bill to Promote Good Government and Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure backed by Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that would require the Governor to begin disclosing the full size of his budget and the cost of his staff was recently sent to the Governor’s desk. Scherer is calling on Rauner to sign the widely supported, bipartisan Truth in Hiring Act.
Manley Passes Legislation to Give Teachers More Tools to Provide Emotional Support to Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To provide school districts with more resources to address mental health issues that arise in the classroom, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, passed legislation that is now heading to the governor’s desk.
Mussman Calls on Governor to Sign Measure to Increase Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help keep cigarettes and other tobacco products out of the hands of young adults, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, supported legislation to increase the age to buy tobacco products to 21.
Lilly Highlights One Summer Chicago Jobs Program for Young Adults
CHICAGO – Aiming to provide more opportunities for local youths over the summer months, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting the open enrollment period for One Summer Chicago’s summer jobs program to apply before spaces fill up.
Lilly’s Bill to Waive Charge on Freezing Credit Reports Becomes Law
CHICAGO – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, that aims to shield consumers from being charged excessive fees for freezing their credit reports is now law in Illinois.