Slaughter Youth Homelessness Prevention Measure Passes House

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to help prevent youth homelessness recently passed the Illinois House.“Too many young people across Illinois suffer from homelessness, but there is so much that we can do to make...

Hurley Supports Sale of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cosmetics companies would be encouraged to find alternatives to testing new products on animals under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “Safety testing by the cosmetics industry is often painful and distressing to...