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Edly-Allen Sponsors Legislation to Help Protect Foster Children in State Care

May 10, 2019 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, is sponsoring legislation aimed at gaining additional insight as to how the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) can better serve Illinois’ youth in care.“There is nothing more important than...

Moylan Sponsors Bill to Expand Oversight on Improvements to Transportation Safety

May 3, 2019 | Moylan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is sponsoring legislation to increase oversight on cost effective methods to utilize state and federal dollars for the improvement of Illinois’ public transportation networks.“It is clear that certain areas...

Pappas Works to Remove Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Prosecution

Apr 26, 2019 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is battling for the rights of sexual assault survivors by removing the statute of limitations for victims to come forward with their accusations.“The statute of limitations on prosecution for sexual predators is a...

West Supported Effort to Remove Statute of Limitations on Sex Crimes Passes House

Apr 5, 2019 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, to remove the statute of limitations for cases involving criminal sexual assault of an adult passed the House Friday and now moves to the Senate for consideration.“Survivors of...

Yingling Continues Push for More Efficient Government, Backs Consolidation Effort

Jan 31, 2019 | Yingling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is backing legislation that would provide residents in McHenry and Lake County with tax relief by allowing them to reduce the size of their local government. Similar legislation was vetoed by former Gov. Bruce...

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