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Bristow Measure to Provide Infrastructure Support to Local Communities Passed Out of Committee

Apr 17, 2018 | Bristow

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, recently introduced a measure to create a new fund in the state treasury, which would be used specifically for the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges throughout Illinois. “The creation of a...

Legislation Backed by Jones to Help Increase Voter Rights

Apr 16, 2018 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, co-sponsored legislation that will help increase voting rights for those that have been previously been denied due to the arrest status. “Despite the fact that they awaiting trial and innocent until proven...

Gordon-Booth Advances Legislation to Remove Barrier to Sealing and Expunging Records

Apr 16, 2018 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, IL – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is working to help people receive a second chance and get better jobs by passing bipartisan legislation out of the House Judiciary-Criminal Committee that would remove a common roadblock that stops ex-offenders...

D’Amico Backs Legislation to Stop the Outsourcing of Call Centers

Apr 16, 2018 | D'Amico

CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is backing legislation to keep state dollars in Illinois if call centers decide to relocate to another state or country. “The outsourcing of jobs across our state is hurting our economic climate and hurting our families,”...

Yingling-Supported Measure Banning Taxpayer-Funded Hush Money for Sexual Harassment Claims Approved by House

Apr 16, 2018 | Yingling

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – After reports that members of the United States Congress used public funds to pay settlements in sexual harassment cases, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, to would prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to...

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