Halpin-Backed Bill Reinforcing School Security Procedures Now Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Schools will be better prepared to prevent violence under a new law from state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, requiring schools to create and adopt their own threat assessment procedures.“Ensuring the safety of our kids is my priority. Schools...

Pappas-Backed Law Reinforces Schools’ Security Procedures

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois schools will be better organized to stop violence due to a new law backed by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, requiring all public schools to produce and implement their own threat assessment procedures.“There should be no question about...

Manley Encourages Residents to Prepare Cars for Winter

JOLIET, Ill. – With winter in full swing, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is reminding residents to prepare their cars for frigid temperatures. “Winter months are often jammed with travel to visit family and friends,” said Manley. “I encourage residents to...