SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, made life safer for people with sesame allergies by passing a bill ensuring allergy information was clearly and correctly labeled on foods containing sesame. His legislation awaits the governor’s signature...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help ensure that students with special health needs and school staff are prepared in the event of a medical emergency, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would allow students with pancreatic conditions to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect those with severe food allergies, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, that requires sesame to be clearly marked on food packages passed the Illinois House with bipartisan support. “People who...
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, is embarking on a new push to improve food labeling for allergens in Illinois by meeting with local activists and hearing their stories. Carroll met with Tamara Hubbard, a local resident and activist...