Apr 9, 2019 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, bipartisan legislation to raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21 is now law after it was signed yesterday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Tobacco use has severe and significant consequences to our health and if...
Apr 8, 2019 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families of children with special needs would have an easier time accessing critical state services under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, who chairs the House Human Services Committee.“We have a responsibly as a state to...
Apr 8, 2019 | Mah
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – One year ahead of the 2020 Census, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, has introduced a measure that would help ensure a complete and accurate count of everyone living in Illinois.“Due to language barriers and concerns about data privacy, many...
Apr 5, 2019 | Kalish
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The first bill passed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, will ensure that residents have a greater say in decisions made in local schools.“As a strong advocate for quality education for all, I believe it’s critical that local parents...
Apr 4, 2019 | Slaughter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to create the Clean Water Workforce Pipeline Program that would prepare and support individuals seeking a career in Illinois’ water infrastructure. “Our state water system needs...