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Rep. Harper Promotes Gun Safety Bill to License Gun Dealers in Illinois

May 25, 2017 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is leading the charge to license gun dealers in Illinois in an effort to increase public safety and enhance responsible gun ownership. “At a time when Chicago’s gun violence is on the rise, we have to be smarter...

Gordon-Booth Sponsors Legislation to Support Violence Prevention Programs

May 25, 2017 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently introduced legislation that would help fund programs in the Peoria community aimed at reducing violence. “When young people have jobs or are involved in community organizations, they become invested in...

Letter to the Editor – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch

May 23, 2017 | Welch

Dear Editor, Over the past several years we have seen an increase in violence throughout our neighborhoods and streets. So far this year, there have been six homicides in Maywood. Unfortunately, this increase in violence can be attributed to Governor Rauner’s extreme...

Welch Introduces Legislation to Provide Funding for Violence Prevention Programs

May 18, 2017 | Welch

WESTCHESTER, Ill., – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch recently introduced legislation to provide funding for violence prevention programs to communities that have been most affected by increased violence. “Over the past several years we have seen an increase in...

Hurley Introduces Measure Aimed at Curbing Human Trafficking

Apr 7, 2017 | Hurley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hoping to alert truck drivers to the warning signs of human trafficking, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, introduced legislation this week that will require curriculum on human trafficking for those obtaining their CDL license in Illinois. “Truck...

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