Apr 18, 2018 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, joined activists from across the state to advocate for the adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in Illinois. “As a husband and father to my daughter, I was proud to stand with women at the...
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...
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...
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...
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...