Tag Archives: Margaret Croke

Its Nose in the Tent

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Alyssa Sonnenburg

The legislative effort to address bullying in Illinois started in 2006 when the Illinois School Code was amended. The act required schools to establish an anti-bullying policy, inform students and parents about it, and keep their updated policies on file with the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Another Opportunity to File Witness Slips!

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Kathy Valente

There has been a flurry of activity at the Capitol in Springfield which will continue until March 22nd before lawmakers break for for Spring Break. We urge you to take a few minutes to file witness slips for a dozen bills that will soon have a hearing.

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Time to File Witness Slips & Make Your Voice Heard

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Kathy Valente

Many bills have been filed since the start of this second half of the legislative session. IFI is keeping a close watch on which get assigned to a committee so that you, as an Illinois voter, can make your position known by filing a witness slip.

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