SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Peoria lawmaker is co-chairing a new caucus made up of members of the Illinois House and Senate from both parties devoted to children's health.
A statement Wednesday from the office of the Senate president, Democrat John Cullerton, announced the creation of the bipartisan children's health caucus. It says the caucus will closely examine data on the health of children and adolescents in Illinois.
The co-chairs of the caucus are Republican Sen. Chuck Weaver, Deerfield Democratic Sen. Julie Morrison, Chicago Democratic Rep. Camille Lilly, and Dixon Republican Rep. Tom Demmer.
Morrison says health solutions for children should be based "on sound, up-to-date data." Weaver added that the caucus will look at "evidence-based" policies that ensure every Illinois child can attain "the highest level of health."