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Monthly Archives: May, 2023

Illinois Supreme Court Considers Whether a Fetus Can Be a ‘Victim’ of Murder

Nouri also cited the state’s Reproductive Health Act, a 2019 law that, among other things, stipulates fetuses do not have independent rights in the state of Illinois. #murder #fetus

Republicans Reveal Proposals They Say Will Spur Jobs, Help Families

Two bills place limits on litigation against Illinois businesses, while two other measures deal with property taxes and estate taxes. Illinois has among the highest property taxes in the nation. #taxes

House Passes Bill to Bar Officials Convicted of Corruption From Holding Public Office

Former Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich was barred from running for state or local office in Illinois after his impeachment in 2009, but the ban was specific to him. #corruption

Simon Wiesenthal Center, IARSS Announce Suburban Students Win Intolerance Essay Contest

In the end, dozens of Illinois students stepped up this spring to be part of the answer in the ongoing campaign against the spread of hate and intolerance through technology. #iarss

Property Values for River Forest Township Released

The Assessor’s Office reassesses one-third of the county every year. In 2023, the south and west suburbs of Cook County are undergoing reassessment. #assessor

Sheriff Dart Calls on State to Properly Fund FOID Revocation Enforcement

Sheriff Dart formed the Sheriff’s Police Gun Suppression Team in 2013 and tasked it with ensuring individuals with revoked FOID cards comply with state law. #FOID

Assistant Minority Leader Haas Provides Update on Supporting Women & Families Working Group, Urges Action on Legislation to Help Mothers & Families Health

Black women were also about three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related condition as white women... #pregnancy

Sheriff’s Police Recover 600+ Stolen Catalytic Converters in Felony Case

Investigators found no records that he or his business have a license to buy, sell, recycle, or possess catalytic converters. #ccso

Rep. Haas Recognizes Read with Your Child Week

“Studies have shown the significance of reading with our young children in their long-term academic success,” said Rep. Haas. #reading

Proposed Wealth Tax Would Pay for After-school Programs, Migrant Health Care

A recent report by Illinois Health and Human Services says the price tag of providing health care for migrants next year could balloon to close to a billion dollars.  #wealthtax

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