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  • September 16, 2019

Hundreds Attend Foglia’s Back-to-School Fair Sponsored by Edly-Allen

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Sept. 16, 2019 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Hundreds of local families and children attended a back to school fair hosted by the Foglia YMCA and supported by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville. “As a teacher, the beginning of the school year was always […]
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  • September 10, 2019

Edly-Allen Bill Expanding Business Tax Credits Signed into Law

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Sept. 10, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bipartisan measure sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, and widely supported by the Illinois business community to make the state a more competitive place to grow and run a successful business was recently signed […]
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  • September 9, 2019

Edly-Allen Receives 100% Rating from Illinois Environmental Council

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Sept. 9, 2019 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Maintaining promises to focus efforts on protecting the environment, State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, has received a 100% rating from the Illinois Environmental Council for the 2019 legislative session. “It is a great honor to receive […]
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  • September 4, 2019

Residents Invited to Coffee Meet-and-Greets, Mobile Office Hours

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Sept. 4, 2019 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Focusing on remaining accessible, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, is hosting several opportunities for residents to ask questions and receive assistance with state issues during September. “Throughout the summer I’ve been working hard to connect with […]
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  • September 3, 2019

Edly-Allen Bill on Revenge Porn Signed Into Law After Sauer Scandal

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Aug. 27, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A legislative initiative spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, enacting new protections for victims of revenge porn was signed into law on Aug. 23. The landmark reforms were signed almost one year after allegations surfaced […]
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  • August 28, 2019

Edly-Allen Meets With Members of the Alzheimer’s Association

Press release from the office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Aug. 27, 2019 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, recently visited with local advocates and members of the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter for a discussion on potential legislation to improve outcomes for patients and caregivers, ways to increase education around […]
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  • August 28, 2019

Edly-Allen Bill on Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Signed Into Law

Press release from the Office of Mary Edly-Allen Aug. 27, 2019 For immediate release SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, to establish protections against all forms of sexual harassment and discrimination was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently. “When people go to work they should never have […]
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Edly-Allen Bill Promoting Career and Technical Options Signed into Law

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Aug. 20, 2019 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, to encourage high school counselors to provide students with options on all post-secondary options–including career and technical education pathways–has been signed into law. “I’ve met with many different […]
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  • August 19, 2019

Edly-Allen Law Expands Mental Health Wellness Education for Police

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Aug. 16, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, aiming to increase awareness of mental health for law enforcement was signed into law recently. “In recent years, we have seen a troubling trend in which more […]
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