Press Releases

Jones Passes Legislation to Protect Stalking Victims

Springfield, IL – Today State Senator Emil Jones (D-Chicago) passed legislation through the Senate that will make stalkers face another barrier to finding their human prey. Senate Bill 2267 makes it illegal for a stalker to use a private investigator to stalk his or her victim.

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.