May 15, 2019 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will continue her effort to ensure access to fresh food for all and promote urban farming as the new chairperson of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee.“Fresh food and a clean environment...
May 15, 2019 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Drivers who fail to move over or slow down when passing a police or emergency vehicle on the side of the road would face higher penalties under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “State law already requires drivers to move...
May 14, 2019 | Smith
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation requiring colleges to notify students who are eligible to receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Many college students face tough choices between...
May 13, 2019 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is partnering with 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King to offer residents free document shredding and electronic device recycling at her Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dearborn & Polk intersection.“A...
May 13, 2019 | Mah
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cancer patients would have greater access to innovative treatment technology under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, supporting the accreditation of an additional National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in...