SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amidst the ongoing reports of sexual harassment at the state Capitol, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to ensure that women can safely perform their responsibilities without being sexually harassed. “It is unacceptable that sexual...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, joined a bipartisan effort to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that cracks down on businesses engaging in wage discrimination. “Since women have historically been paid less than men for the same...
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Seeking to create a uniform system for tracking evidence and coordinating law enforcement in sexual assault cases, a bill supported by state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, which would create a state commission to review the issue was...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amidst reports that law enforcement agencies must wait up to 24 months for critical rape kit testing results required to advance sexual assault investigations, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is applauding bold reforms being signed into law...
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – In order to better advocate for area women, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is inviting local women to join his Women’s Issues Citizens’ Advisory Committee, which will meet on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at his...