Diabetics will no longer have to worry about being charged with indecent exposure while administering insulin shots in public. The health-rights plan sponsored by State Senator Mattie Hunter, a member of the Illinois Legislative Diabetes Caucus, was signed into law today.

“When someone needs an insulin shot, they do not have time to find the nearest restroom sometimes,” Hunter said. “This new law can save lives, end embarrassment and make it easier for people who already manage a difficult disease. As more Illinois residents develop diabetes, we need to have laws that reflect the growing need of timely care.”

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Southside Chicagoans seeking to improve their marketability while searching for jobs can gain the necessary tools at State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s Re-Employment Resource Fair on July 30.
 
“Job-search preparation will put South Side Chicagoans in the running for successful careers in today’s tough job market,” said Hunter, a career-long advocate for employment opportunities in underserved communities. “After IDES and I hosted a successful workshop in February, we developed this larger re-employment fair. We’ve invited career-building professionals and state agency representatives to help residents become business savvy.”

To secure a spot at the re-employment resource fair, attendees should visit www.SenatorHunter.com to register.

The resource fair will take place on the following day:

Monday, July 30, 2014
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Second Presbyterian Church
1936 South Michigan Ave.

Illinois lawmakers have strengthened their commitment to protect seniors from financial exploitation with new law.

A measure sponsored by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and State Representative Esther Golar, requires The Department of Human Services to create a health care worker registry of employees under final investigation of financial theft from the elderly.

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Friday, the National Black Chamber of Commerce honored State Senator Mattie Hunter with the Carol B. Mosley Award for her efforts in securing minority business contracts.

“The revolving loan fund creates equal economic opportunities for disadvantaged businesses and minority contractors,” said Hunter, a career advocate for social and economic equality for underserved communities. “I am honored the National Black Chamber of Commerce recognized the tireless work of my colleagues and I to secure necessary start-up resources for minority and women enterprises.”

House Bill 3267 was signed into law in 2013.