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Walsh provides consumer protection

State Rep. Larry Walsh continued his efforts to protect local residents in Joliet from identity theft with a community shred day: http://larrywalshjr.com/residents-identity-community/

It’s time to change the 68th District representation. It’s time to elect Tricia Sweeney to make our needs and perspective known in Springfield.

State Rep. Anna Moeller talked with area seniors in Carpentersville about important state and local programs with dozens of service providers: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/community/chi-ugc-article-moeller-hosting-annual-senior-fair-1-2016-07-06-story.html

State Rep. Natalie Manley joined her Senate colleagues for a town hall in Joliet to talk with constituents about what’s going on in Springfield: http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/07/08/bertino-tarrant-mcguire-and-manley-to-hold-town-hall-meeting/a235zur/

The Independent Maps effort might have stalled this year, but state Rep. Mike Smiddy isn’t giving up: http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/08/27/local-lawmakers-havent-given-up-on-fair-maps/arb4uzd/

Lawmakers ‘not willing to wait’ for IHSA to do background checks on officials
Belleville News-Democrat
Jerry Costello II, D-Smithton, said Friday he’s working with Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, to draft legislation addressing the issue. “This is something that, unfortunately, seems to have fallen through the cracks,” Costello said. “It’s something that we …
Ill. High School Association reevaluating screening process after sex offender found umpiring youth baseballUSA TODAY High School Sports

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Rep. Beiser introduces bill requiring criminal background checks for high school sports officials
RiverBender.com
WOOD RIVER — Continuing his efforts to keep our children safe, state Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, is filing legislation that will require sports officials, such as referees and umpires, hired by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to undergo a …

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State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth has legislation signed into law to protect those who witness homicides: http://www.pjstar.com/news/20160729/djs-bill-protecting-homicide-witnesses-signed-into-law