CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently highlighted opportunities in the arts at a town hall meeting.“The arts in Illinois provide thousands of jobs and have an economic impact of over $25 billion dollars,” Lilly said. “But the arts are about more...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, measure to increase knowledge of the workings of government and the importance of civics education among junior high students is now law.“I want to inspire young people to grow their knowledge of local,...
CHICAGO – Legislation backed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, requiring all high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week.“Unfortunately, there are many barriers to...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new equal pay law that outlaws historically discriminatory hiring practices that have locked women in a cycle of unequal and unfair pay.“It is a shame that some employers today use tactics to deny...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, praised the enactment of a new law that will provide stronger access to justice and health care services for sexual assault victims.“Victims of heinous and violent crimes such as sexual assault and rape should...