Apr 5, 2019 | Kalish
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The first bill passed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, will ensure that residents have a greater say in decisions made in local schools.“As a strong advocate for quality education for all, I believe it’s critical that local parents...
Apr 5, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is proposing a bill which would combat hate crimes and racial prejudice by funding mobile tolerance education centers for students across Illinois.“If we want to stop prejudice from invading our society,...
Apr 5, 2019 | Yednock
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help raise awareness of child abuse and ways to prevent it, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sharing important resources on preventing and stopping child abuse during the month of April, which is recognized nationally as Child Abuse...
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...
Apr 4, 2019 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently welcomed Army Veteran Jordan Mitchell of Monee to the state Capitol, culminating Mitchell’s 189-mile, five-day ruck march to Springfield to raise awareness of human trafficking and funds to assist...