SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed legislation passed by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, to prevent exposure to the harmful chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is currently found in many everyday plastics and other items, such as receipts...
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To highlight the importance of participating in the 2020 Census, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is partnering with Latino Caucus legislators and the Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation to host a Census 2020 Tour.“It is critical to ensure...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For her continued efforts to create green jobs and protect the environment, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, was recently honored with a 100% rating from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC). “Earth is the only home we have, so it is...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently participated in the Edgar Fellows Program, a public fellowship named after former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar.“I have brought my life experiences as the daughter of immigrants, a child of local small...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new law supported by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, the Department of Family and Child Services (DCFS) would be subject to more stringent reporting and accountability requirements when investigating instances of suspected child...