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Harper Urban Agriculture Zones Bill Passes Illinois House

Apr 26, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, that allows for the creation of local urban agricultural zones across communities in Illinois to help residents grow their own produce passed the Illinois House. “Since my time as the...

Lilly Seeks to Create More Grants for Art Related After School Programs for Low-Income Students

Apr 17, 2018 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help students and children across Illinois pursue careers and interests in art, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is fighting for more grants to give to public schools for artistic after school programs. “Illinois has a rich artistic...

Lilly Highlights Elmwood Park, Franklin Park as “Opportunity Zones” to Create Jobs, Attract Businesses

Apr 17, 2018 | Lilly

CHICAGO – To spur job growth and attract business investors to parts of her district, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to recommend two local municipalities acquire “Opportunity Zone” classification. “Right now in Illinois, outside...

DCFS Releases Child Abuse Reports After Assistant Majority Leader Feigenholtz and Advocates Demand Action

Apr 17, 2018 | Feigenholtz

Springfield, Ill. – Today, Assistant Majority Leader Sara Feigenholtz joined child advocates to address alarming child abuse trends and to demand accountability from the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS.) “I filed HR986 last week because the Department...

Harper, Mah Attend Local Peace Summit to Encourage Young People to Stay Active

Apr 17, 2018 | Harper, Mah

CHICAGO – Earlier this month, state Reps. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, and Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, participated in the Gads Hill Peace Summit to see firsthand the workshops that are available to help youths determine their career paths as well as offer their advice on...

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