CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Iris Martinez, D-Chicago, will host a Family Wellness & Back to School Fair, offering free school supplies and health services for local families.“The health and well-being of the entire family is...
CHICAGO – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge sexually violent criminals at any time under a new law passed by state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, removing that statute of limitations for sexual assault.“Survivors of the vicious, violent crime of sexual...
CHICAGO – A proposal sponsored by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, that fights wage discrimination by prohibiting employers from using unfair practices to force women and people of color into a lifetime of lower pay is now law.“My daughter and women across...
CHICAGO – To educate and inform the public about Parkinson’s disease, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to create the Parkinson’s Disease Public Awareness and Education Program. “Parkinson’s disease affects thousands of Illinoisans, and I...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, which would make it easier for qualifying Cook County seniors to receive cost-saving exemptions awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.“While we work to rein in skyrocketing property taxes, we...