Sep 19, 2019 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with Chicago State University and Washington Heights Workforce Center to host a free job readiness and résumé writing workshop.“Oftentimes, the quality of a jobseeker’s resume can determine whether or not...
Sep 19, 2019 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – Legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to expand protections for victims of sexual assault and stalking was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Survivors of sexual assault and stalking are often targeted for future...
Sep 17, 2019 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is calling attention to reforms of the children’s mental health system in Illinois.“Children with serious mental health issues are some of our most vulnerable people,” Lilly said. “We must do everything we...
Sep 16, 2019 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will help protect children from secondhand smoke by prohibiting vehicle occupants from smoking while minors are present.“Tobacco use has severe costs to our health and wellbeing, and we...
Sep 13, 2019 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, chair of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, recently visited Southern Illinois as part of a multiday agricultural tour.“Illinois is an agricultural leader, not only for the United States, but for...