D’Amico Safe Roads Measure Approved by House

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his commitment to local schools, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, supported legislation to give parents more control over their children’s education by requiring the Chicago School Board to be elected by local residents.“Parents and...

Slaughter Promotes Black Caucus Scholarship Opportunity

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is promoting higher education by encouraging local students to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship. “With rising costs of attending college, students are choosing between...

Mah’s Third Annual Health Fair Brings Free Services to Families

CHICAGO – Hundreds of community members gathered at the Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 23 to receive free health screenings, vision and dental services at a community health fair hosted by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago.  “It’s important for...

Hurley Invites Local Residents to Satellite Office Hours

CHICAGO – To bring services provided by her constituent service office to local residents, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is hosting satellite office hours in Orland Park on April 10. “As we continue through April and into May, the legislative session in...

Mah Supports Effort to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hospital patients would experience an enhanced level of nursing care under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which would require mandatory nurse staffing ratios. “When nurses are stretched too thin in caring for very sick...