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“I Felt Really Empowered”: Freshman Lawmaker Reflects on First Legislative Session

Aug 22, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, IL – The Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus will be providing a series of member highlights, beginning with State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen wrapping up her first, and one of the more historic legislative sessions in Illinois history.Edly-Allen entered...

Yednock Measure to Include Labor Movement History in Firefighter Training Signed by Governor

Aug 20, 2019 | Yednock

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a new law that updates current firefighter training policy to cover the history and impact of the labor movement. Yednock worked with the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois to pass this...

Lilly Urges Governor to Sign Measure to Help At-Risk Students with Anger Management Concerns

Aug 19, 2019 | Lilly

CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to enact a measure to assist at-risk students with anger management concerns.“Some of our most at-risk young people are students who have trouble managing anger. It is critical that we give...

Conroy Kicking Off Annual School Supply Drive

Aug 14, 2019 | Conroy

VILLA PARK, Ill. – As students and teachers in the community begin preparing for the new school year, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is requesting donations from local residents for her annual school supply drive from now through Friday, Sept. 6.“In previous...

Pappas-Supported Law to Link Mental Health Service Experts and Troubled Teens

Aug 12, 2019 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, will require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to create a database of mental health resources to combat school shootings and lower suicide rates among teens battling mental health...

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