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Harper Bill Seeks to Bring Greater Transparency to Chicago Public Schools, Slow Down School Closures

Apr 18, 2018 | Harper

CHICAGO – After the announcement of Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) decision to close all public neighborhood high schools in the West Englewood and Englewood neighborhoods, legislation introduced by state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, to reform the CPS school...

Lilly Seeks to Create More Grants for Art Related After School Programs for Low-Income Students

Apr 17, 2018 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help students and children across Illinois pursue careers and interests in art, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is fighting for more grants to give to public schools for artistic after school programs. “Illinois has a rich artistic...

Lilly Highlights Elmwood Park, Franklin Park as “Opportunity Zones” to Create Jobs, Attract Businesses

Apr 17, 2018 | Lilly

CHICAGO – To spur job growth and attract business investors to parts of her district, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to recommend two local municipalities acquire “Opportunity Zone” classification. “Right now in Illinois, outside...

Stuart to Host Coffee with Katie at New Glazy Squares Location in Collinsville

Apr 17, 2018 | Stuart

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To give local constituents a chance to voice their concerns over new legislation going through the General Assembly, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting her next Coffee with Katie this Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 11...

DCFS Releases Child Abuse Reports After Assistant Majority Leader Feigenholtz and Advocates Demand Action

Apr 17, 2018 | Feigenholtz

Springfield, Ill. – Today, Assistant Majority Leader Sara Feigenholtz joined child advocates to address alarming child abuse trends and to demand accountability from the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS.) “I filed HR986 last week because the Department...

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