Apr 15, 2019 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public universities and colleges would have access to expanded mental health services under legislation passed by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “Moving away from home for the first time, combined with academic and social pressures,...
Apr 15, 2019 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, won unanimous support in the Illinois House for her measure to help businesses expand and grow by using emerging blockchain technologies. “We must support innovations such as blockchain in order to make our state...
Apr 15, 2019 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cook County seniors would have easier access to property tax relief under legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, eliminating a burdensome provision that requires local seniors to reapply for tax relief every year.“In Cook...
Apr 12, 2019 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper’s measure to provide soon-to-be released incarcerated individuals with civics education in order to reduce recidivism passed the Illinois House. “We must explore every avenue to help successfully reintegrate individuals...
Apr 12, 2019 | Kalish
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, passed legislation in the House this week that aims to improve mental health treatment and access to treatment by creating a statewide advocate for behavioral health.“While strides have been made in...