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Edly-Allen Serves as Principal for the Day at Rockland Elementary School

Oct 14, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, recently served as principal for the day at Rockland Elementary School in Libertyville. “As a former teacher, I love being able to come into a school and interact with students, and I know how important...

Halpin Recognized for Law Providing Lifesaving Medication to Diabetic Students

Oct 10, 2019 | Halpin

EAST MOLINE, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, received an award from the board of the East Moline School District 37 for his work passing a law, which allows critical diabetes medication to be administered in schools. “As a parent, I’m very aware of how...

Jones-Backed Legislation Expanding Higher Education Opportunities Now Law

Oct 8, 2019 | Jones

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – Students and their families will have easier access to college education under a new law supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, establishing the Illinois Higher Education Saving Program. “Every kid in our community deserves the...

Hurley Measure to Address Student Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Signed by Pritzker

Oct 3, 2019 | Hurley

CHICAGO – Continuing her efforts to enact policies to address mental health wellness and suicide prevention, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that directs school districts to offer specialized training programs to employees, to better...

Halpin Joins Local Fathers, Students for Rock Island Academy’s Million Man March

Oct 3, 2019 | Halpin

EAST MOLINE, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, was at Rock Island Academy early on Friday to join in their fifth annual Million Man March and greet kids as they went to school. “The Million Man March is a great opportunity to join in welcoming our kids to...

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