May 17, 2018 | D'Amico
CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is supporting a bill to create an exemption for police and firefighters who suffer a debilitating injury while on the job. “Those who are sworn to protect and serve us deserve for the state to do everything it can to look...
May 17, 2018 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, co-sponsored legislation that will dedicate the third Friday of May as “First Responder Mental Health Awareness Day” in an effort to raise public awareness for the struggles many first responders face. “The...
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...
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...
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...