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Hernandez Collecting Menstrual Hygiene Products and Diapers, Encouraging Residents to Donate

Dec 2, 2021 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – To support local families in need, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting menstrual hygiene products and diapers to benefit the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Women’s Empowerment Pantry now until Dec. 10. “Accessibility issues with...

Stuart Condemns Vandalism of Menstrual Products on SIUE Campus

Nov 4, 2021 | Stuart

Edwardsville, Ill. – In response to vandalism surrounding free menstrual products in restrooms on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s (SIUE), state Rep. Katie Stuart,, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following...

Stuart Files Legislation to Increase Access to Menstrual Products

Sep 22, 2021 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Menstrual products would be available free of charge in state park restrooms under legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. “Period products are necessary items, like soap and toilet paper, that should be easily accessible...