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Smiddy not giving up on maps

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

State Rep. Jerry Costello is working to keep state prisons safe by further restricting certain kinds of contraband: http://www.randolphcountyheraldtribune.com/news/20160721/menard-radio-case-goes-to-appeal

State Rep. Carol Ammons talked with the News-Gazette ahead of the Democratic National Convention: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-07-22/convention-wisdom-carol-ammons.html