Andrade to Host Family Wellness & Back to School Fair

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...

Kalish-Backed Law Takes Critical Step Toward Equal Pay for Women

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...

Slaughter Supports New Parkinson’s Disease Outreach Campaign

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...