Slaughter Backs Measure to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault

Mar 29, 2019 | Slaughter

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to protect sexual assault victims from being directly questioned by their abusers in court proceedings. “There is no question of how difficult it is for survivors to relive traumatic...

Didech Backs Measure to Crack Down on Workplace Harassment

Feb 7, 2019 | Didech

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring everyone has a safe and constructive work environment, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is supporting legislation that would address harassment-related issues by developing model policies and best practices for...

Scherer Boosts Taxpayer Transparency With New Bill

Feb 22, 2018 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a bid to improve government transparency State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored legislation requiring local governments to inform the public when they enter in sexual harassment settlements. “Taxpayers deserve to be informed when public...