Vella Bill to Ease Teacher Shortage Advances Out of Committee

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is advancing a new bill to the House floor to help local school districts respond to ongoing teacher shortages. “This is an important step toward giving schools more flexibility to deal with staffing shortages,”...

Ness to Hold Online Town Hall for Kane, McHenry Counties

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, is inviting Kane and McHenry county residents to join a virtual town hall on Tuesday, March 31 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss legislative updates and state budget developments that directly impact...

Avelar Supports Bill Creating Further Fraud Protection for Seniors

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting legislation to provide extra support to seniors and other eligible adults who may be vulnerable to fraud or scammers. Financial institutions and their employees will be able to pause...