CHICAGO, Ill. – State Representative Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is partnering with The Center for Disability & Elder Law to host a free educational presentation for older adults on the importance of Power of Attorney documents and advance care planning. The...
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing. “Back to school shopping...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents asked to serve on a jury will continue to be compensated by their employer at their normal rate under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “Jury duty shouldn’t create economic barriers that prevent people from...
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, championed legislation creating new guardrails against financial fraud and physical abuse, commonly experienced in tandem by seniors. “Our seniors are one of our most vulnerable populations,” said Stuart....