Jones Keeps Fighting to Prevent Another Tragedy Like Burr Oak

Springfield, IL- Today, Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) passed legislation to strengthen oversight provisions put in place by the Cemetery Oversight Act (COA) signed into law in 2009.

 JONES LEGISLATION AIMS TO SAVE LIVES OF DRUG ADDICTS 

Overdose Emergencies would be exempt from prosecution
 

Springfield, IL— State Senator Emil Jones III helped pass legislation aimed at saving the lives of drug abusers. Senate Bill 1701 protects drug users from prosecution if they seek medical help because of an overdose.

Jones Opposed Workers’ Compensation Reform

SPRINGFIELD, IL – This week, State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) met with a group from the Illinois Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to discuss a wide array of legislative topics, and specifically Senate Bill 1349.