Mayfield Supports Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals. “The hardships that previously incarcerated individuals face upon their return, such as mental health concerns and difficulties with employment and housing, contribute greatly to poverty …
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Mayfield Helps Communities Access Key Public Safety Grants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At least 30 cities and counties, including North Chicago, have applied for important grants from the state that are designed to solve firearm crimes and reduce gun violence in communities, thanks to the work of state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan. “These ballistics detection grants are being used by urban communities to scan …
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Mayfield to Continue as Chair of House Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will continue to invest in first responder agencies and facilities, community safety, and violence prevention methods as chair of the House Appropriations: Public Safety & Infrastructure Committee. “It is no secret that public safety is still an issue that affects Illinoisans today,” Mayfield said. “Although we have done …
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Lake County’s state reps, senators outline goals for session; ‘My commitment remains steadfast’
Owners of real estate in Zion and some nearby towns will start paying an average of $2,000 less in property taxes for approximately the next 20 years thanks to legislation passed late Tuesday as part of the lame-duck session in the final hours of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly. State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, said …
Mayfield Inaugurated for New Term, Emphasizes Work to Improve Public Safety and Local Environment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued the following statement Wednesday as she began a new legislative term: “As we begin a new General Assembly, we must look to create a stronger Illinois that meets the challenges facing every family. Residents are looking toward us to spark economic development, improve educational outcomes for …
Honored By The Support Of The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF)
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Illinois Libraries Receiving Grants
Library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced. Libraries throughout the 30th Senate District, serving over 292,000 people, are receiving a combined $586,207 in grants. “Libraries throughout the state must have the resources and financial …
Mayfield Earns Gun Crime Safety Award for Work on Ballistics Detection
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has been named a “2024 Violence Prevention Hero” for her continued efforts to help law enforcement in Illinois obtain the technological tools needed to fight firearm violence and violent crimes. Evidence IQ, an Illinois company that presented the award to Mayfield, has been partnering with law enforcement …
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Vista Medical Center East Regains Level II Trauma Designation
Waukegan – Vista Medical Center East has regained its status as a Level II trauma center. This is vital as it means residents can once again obtain emergency care here in our community. The Illinois Department of Public Health had removed this designation on February 5th. Work was done to restore the full abilities of …
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