Sep 5, 2019 | Conroy
VILLA PARK, Ill. – Insurance companies will be required to cover mammograms for patients who have discovered breast tissue abnormalities under a measure backed by state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, which was recently signed into law.“A woman who has discovered that...
Sep 5, 2019 | Kalish
CHICAGO – A new law backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, will prevent big insurance companies from denying coverage for lifesaving breast cancer screenings that can detect breast cancer during early stages.“The health of women in our community needs...
Sep 4, 2019 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, bans smoking in cars when children are present.“Illinois must prioritize the health and wellbeing of children, and my new law is a good step in that direction,” said Carroll. “Taking...
Aug 29, 2019 | Conroy
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...
Aug 29, 2019 | Mussman
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Mental health wellness resources for college students will be more accessible at public universities and community colleges thanks to a new law passed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg.“Mental health is just as important as physical...