SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new measure passed by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, law enforcement would be prohibited from arresting a survivor of sexual assault if the survivor has an outstanding warrant for a low level crime. “Ensuring survivors receive the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, measure to increase access to coordinated mental health services is now law.“We need to end the negative stigma surrounding mental health issues and better treat those in need of mental health services,”...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, will expand treatment options for teens with psychological problems by requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to make a database of resources about mental health care available to...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Iris Martinez, D-Chicago, will host a Family Wellness & Back to School Fair, offering free school supplies and health services for local families.“The health and well-being of the entire family is...
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Working to identify ways to bring better quality and lower cost health care to residents of Illinois, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, will be hosting a Health Care Citizens’ Advisory meeting on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. in Meeting...