Yingling Pushes for Approval of Equal Rights Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is pushing to include gender equality in the United States Constitution by sponsoring legislation to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in Illinois. “Full equality under our laws is decades overdue,”...

Mah Backs Progressive Tax to Help Working Families

Springfield, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, has signed onto a resolution that supports the repeal of Illinois’ unfair flat tax and encourages the implementation of a progressive income tax that reduces the burden on middle class and struggling families by...

Hoffman Legislation Cuts Fees on Small and Private Businesses

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Business entities would see financial relief from the state under legislation introduced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that reduces the late fee, from $300 to $100, charged to limited liability companies (LLCs) that file an annual report...