SPRINGFIELD — A solution for a land use problem between Brookfield Zoo, Riverside Brookfield High School and the Forest Preserves of Cook County could be reached thanks to efforts from State Senator Mike Porfirio.

“Not only does this legislation create a safe baseball field for the students of Riverside Brookfield High School, but it also ensures that Brookfield Zoo has secure, sufficient parking for their visitors,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “I am proud we are able to achieve an outcome that leaves all parties involved in this scenario in a better spot.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed relatives of Emmett Till to the Illinois Capitol in honor of the declaration of Emmett Till Day.

“On Emmett Till Day, we mourn the loss of Emmett and recognize the significance his death played in the struggle for civil rights in the United States,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township).

SPRINGFIELD – After a press conference hosted by the Illinois Coalition for Human Rights (ICHR) on Wednesday, State Senator Mike Porfirio made the following statement on Senate Bill 2462 and House Bill 2723, also known as the Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act.

“In Illinois, we have a commitment toward ensuring our pension system is fair, equitable and well informed,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “I will continue to listen to feedback and work closely with my colleagues toward a system that works for all Illinoisans.”

SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to a measure spearheaded by State Senator Mike Porfirio, firefighters could see increased safety while encountering severe smoke and unsteady terrain on roofs.

“I am honored to name this bill the Drew Price Act in honor of Andrew Price, a Chicago firefighter who gave his life protecting his community,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “This is an important first step we must take to protect our first responders on the job, as they defend us from danger every day.”