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Tell Illinois Lawmakers We Need Comprehensive Paid Family & Medical Leave

At some point, nearly everyone needs time to recover from a serious illness or care for a sick loved one. But 59% of Illinois families cannot even take the unpaid leave they need without risking their jobs and income.

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Ally Lopshire Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Lead Government Relations in Illinois

August 23, 2022
Illinois

In this role, Lopshire will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in the state to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer.

Illinois: Tell Congress to Count all Copays for Patients

October 14, 2021
Illinois

Congressman Rodney Davis Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 29, 2021
Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Congressman Rodney Davis received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fight against cancer and leadership on the successful passage of the Removing

Rep. Flowers Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 29, 2021
Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Rep. Mary Flowers received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contributions to the fight against cancer and leadership on the successful passage of first-in-the-nation

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Tiffany Holmes
Illinois Grassroots Manager
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Michelle Zimmerman
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
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Cell: 740.525.9577

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