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Scherer Takes Action to Close Loopholes to Crack Down on Car Thefts

May 24, 2018 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing a measure that would close a legal loophole that is allowing carjackers back out on the streets. “Criminals are exploiting a legal loophole and getting back on the streets without serving time for their...

Walsh Helps Cut Red Tape on Businesses, Create New Jobs

May 24, 2018 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is sponsoring legislation that will remove unnecessary restrictions on businesses and cut red tape to allow them to create more jobs. “I believe that my job is to support our working families, and part of that...

Feigenholtz Legislation Granting Local Communities More Power in Liquor Licensing Passes Committee

May 24, 2018 | Feigenholtz

Springfield, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Representative Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, granting local governments authority to give exemptions for businesses who wish to serve alcohol within 100 feet of a church, school, or other community establishment passed...

Mah Proposal to Protect Immigrant Families from Discriminating Landlords Advances in House

May 24, 2018 | Mah

Springfield, Ill. – To create protections for immigrant families that rent homes, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, advanced legislation implementing guidelines that prohibit landlords from discriminating against a tenant based on their immigration status. “Children...

Andrade Fighting for Rights of Immigrant Survivors of Abuse

May 24, 2018 | Andrade

CHICAGO – Aiming to help immigrants who are survivors of crimes but afraid to speak out, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to help survivors more easily attain Nonimmigrant U and T visas. “In a climate where Washington politicians and the...

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