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Hernandez Continues Fight Against Trump, Pushes to Create Immigrant Safe Zones

May 17, 2018 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is fighting to protect immigrant communities across Illinois by limiting state-funded entities like schools and libraries from assisting federal deportation officers without a court order. “Thanks to...

Metro East Legislators Urge Board of Higher Education to Conduct Study on Possible SIU System Split

May 17, 2018 | Bristow, Greenwood, Hoffman, Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a result of the changing financial needs of the Southern Illinois University system, state Reps. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, and Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, are calling upon the Board...

Moylan-Backed Equal Rights Amendment Passes Committee

May 17, 2018 | Moylan

DES PLAINES, Ill. – A measure co-sponsored by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, that aims to grant equal rights for all United States citizens, regardless of gender, has passed the Human Services House Committee on Wednesday. “Women have been fighting for equal...

D’Amico Supports Property Tax Relief for Police and Fire Injured in the Line of Duty

May 17, 2018 | D'Amico

CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is supporting a bill to create an exemption for police and firefighters who suffer a debilitating injury while on the job. “Those who are sworn to protect and serve us deserve for the state to do everything it can to look...

Mussman Bill to Protect Dogs Passes Committee

May 17, 2018 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to hold negligent dog owners responsible for the fatal behavior of their aggressive and violent canines passed out of committee and will soon be considered for a vote in the...

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