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Daily Herald opinion: Move to reduce do-overs in college would save students time and money
Legislation introduced in Springfield would require all public colleges and universities within Illinois to accept all major transfer courses for major credit from other public Illinois institutions. The Daily Herald Editorial Board Posted 4/7/2023 1:00 AM This...
Bill that would equalize community college credits unanimously passes Illinois Senate
A bill that would make the value of course credits equal across all Illinois higher learning institutions has passed out of the state Senate. If passed, Senate Bill 2288 would update the Illinois Articulation Initiative Act to require public colleges and universities...
Naturopathic physicians seeking licensure from state
A bill making its way through the state legislature would allow alternative medicine practitioners to be licensed in Illinois — something those like Julia Leischner of South Jacksonville say could open more people to naturopathic treatment. House Bill 3721, also known...
January 30th
As we embark on this new legislative session, I’m very pleased to announce my committee assignments.
January 23rd
For many of us, January is a time to make giant platters of nachos and invite friends and neighbors over to watch the playoffs and cheer loudly for our favorite teams. But advocates for victims and survivors of sex trafficking remind us that these large sporting events are often hubs for human trafficking, with thousands of vulnerable women and children brought to the host city and forced into prostitution.
January 16th
I have devoted my entire career to advocating for children and vulnerable people, first as an attorney and court-appointed guardian ad litem, and now as your State Representative.