“We are all experiencing across the nation an uptick in violence,” said the mental health program’s sponsor, Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, […]
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NASW-IL Advocacy at Work: Gov. Signs HB 4797 Expanding Telehealth Services for Students
“Accessible and affordable mental health care, including ongoing therapy for Illinois residents and non-residents alike, must continue to be among […]
‘Too Young to Test’ bill passed by Illinois House
Thursday, the Illinois House passed HB5285, otherwise known as the Too Young to Test Act. The legislation was spearheaded by State […]
Gov. Pritzker: Applications open April 11 for homeowner assistance fund
“I implore homeowners behind on their mortgage to take the necessary steps to ensure they are eligible to apply for […]
Villivalam, LaPointe to host Afghan refugee town hall Thursday
State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and State Representative Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) are partnering with other elected officials and immigrant and […]
Northwest Siders Cared For The Dunning-Read Conservation Area For Years. Now, Upgrades Are Underway As Park District Takes Over
The Dunning-Read Conservation Area, 23 acres of wetlands and woodlands along the city’s western border, was transferred from state ownership […]
A Letter from Lindsey: Springfield Updates and 12 Bills Passed
Now that our busy session in Springfield is (almost) over, I’m pleased to report that we made some real progress […]
WATCH: Rep. LaPointe speaks at emergency housing assistance bill signing
On May 17, Rep. LaPointe joined Governor Pritzker, Leader Delia Ramirez, Senator Robert Peters, and Senator Omar Aquino to speak […]
House passes State Rep. LaPointe bill to protect wages of disabled residents in group homes
CHICAGO – People with disabilities who live in group homes will have the right to keep the wages they earn […]
