CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law signed last week that aims to keep illegal firearms out of the wrong hands by establishing licensing standards for gun dealers in Illinois. “Our state has required licenses for businesses that...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Thursday after Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced her support for Cassidy’s proposal to legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois: “I would like to thank State’s Attorney...
SKOKIE, Ill. – New state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is working to bring local ideas to the State Capitol by asking residents to submit their thoughts for new bills for the upcoming legislative session as he embarks on a district wide listening tour.“I...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will serve as chair of the Illinois House Human Services Committee, a position from which she looks to build on past legislative efforts to protect access to health care, and speak for Illinois’ most vulnerable...
CHICAGO – Fighting back against gun violence and cracking down on gun dealers, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting new gun safety measures that are now law. “Gun violence occurs too often in my district and across Chicago, and it is about time we made...