New Illinois law helps pay funeral costs of children killed by gun violence

New Illinois law helps pay funeral costs of children killed by gun violence

By FOX 32 News Published May 12, 2022 5:23PM Illinois Politics FOX 32 Chicago CHICAGO – A new Illinois law will help pay funeral costs for children killed by gun violence. The Funeral and Burial Assistance Act was inspired by 4-year-old Mychal Moultry Jr. He was...
Pritzker signs public safety legislation highlighting mental health services, trauma-informed police training

Pritzker signs public safety legislation highlighting mental health services, trauma-informed police training

By Mike MiletichPublished: May. 10, 2022 at 7:58 PM EDT PEORIA (WGEM) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois state lawmakers recognized gun violence as a public health crisis in the state last fall. Lawmakers passed several plans this spring to combat the issue with...
Collins’ law makes meaningful support for families of murdered children a reality

Collins’ law makes meaningful support for families of murdered children a reality

SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Jacqueline Collins was joined by advocates to highlight Collins’ new law –the Funeral and Burial Assistance Act –that was signed into law Tuesday. “Every child deserves to grow up free from gun violence,” said Collins (D-Chicago). “What...