Andrade Advocates for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment

CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is advocating for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution in Illinois. “It is unacceptable that in 2018 women are not explicitly recognized in the text that is the foundation of our...

Hoffman: Gov. Rauner Continues Assault on Working Families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is speaking out against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill that would provide new protections for Illinois workers. “The ongoing efforts of Governor Rauner to strip the rights of working families are increasingly...

Yingling Announces June Coffee Event

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is kicking off his summer outreach program by announcing his “Iced Coffee and Conversation” constituent meet-up event on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Somethings Brewing located at 1126 E....

House Passes Scherer Legislation Supporting Veterans

Springfield, Ill. – A bill backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D- Decatur, that will require the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide more information to legislators on situations involving state run Veterans homes, recently passed the house. “This bill will help...