SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to assist students with anger management problems from state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is now law.“It is imperative that we give at-risk young people who have trouble managing anger the support they need and deserve to succeed as...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is helping combat Illinois’ teacher shortage by ensuring that educators in communities across the state are paid fairly for their important work.“We need to recognize that teachers fill a vital role in our...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is combatting the statewide teacher shortage by ensuring Illinois’ educators are paid fairly for their work.“Teachers contribute so much to our society and to our kids’ lives; they deserve fair compensation for...
VILLA PARK, Ill. – Seeking to create a new opportunity for students to have conversations about mental health with their parents and school administrators, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, introduced legislation to allow students to use excused absences, typically...
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, donated school supplies to Lake County Black Lives Matter’s 2nd Annual Back-to-School Block Party in Zion on Saturday.“Our community is fortunate to have so many organizations focused on building relationships and...