West Supported Proposal Focuses on College Student Mental Health

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned that college students are not receiving the mental health resources they need, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, recently helped pass legislation that would require public colleges to develop systems of support for students who may...

Halpin Fights to Protect Workers’ Tips, Secure Steady Incomes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, defended service workers’ economic security by helping pass a bill which prevents employers from controlling any part of the tips their employees receive.“Service workers often depend on tips to earn a living...

Kalish Passes Bill to Protect People of Faith in Houses of Worship

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is sponsoring a measure that would increase penalties for people who commit religion-based hate crimes against members of religious leadership and hate crimes committed in physical places of worship.“As a...