New Carroll Law Bans Sale of Animal-Tested Cosmetics in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, recently passed bipartisan legislation to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in Illinois. Gov. Pritzker signed Carroll’s bill into law this month.“Using defenseless animals to test the potential harms...

Carroll Applauds New Senior Homestead Exemption Pilot Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is applauding a new property tax relief law that helps Cook county seniors save on property taxes by enacting a program that maintains critical tax exemptions.“Nearly 30,000 seniors in Cook County could...

Carroll’s Bill Protecting Minors from Smoking Becomes Law

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...