Robinson Backs Measure to Benefit College Student Mental Health

CHICAGO – To help provide better mental health resources for college students, state Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to require public colleges to develop support systems for students experiencing mental health issues.“College can...

Ramirez Hosts a Fair Tax Reform Town Hall

CHICAGO – State Rep. Delia C. Ramirez, D-Chicago, invites residents to participate in her Fair Tax Reform Town Hall on Monday, May 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Good Shepard Christian Academy, located at 3740 W. Belden Ave. in Chicago. “Governor Pritzker has...

Harper Announces New City/Back of the Yards Community Clean Up Day

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is hosting a New City/Back of the Yards Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 27 and is encouraging local residents to participate.“Cleaning up and beautifying our neighborhoods is a simple way to help strengthen our...

Kalish Passes Bill to Protect People of Faith in Houses of Worship

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is sponsoring a measure that would increase penalties for people who commit religion-based hate crimes against members of religious leadership and hate crimes committed in physical places of worship.“As a...