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...
Apr 16, 2018 | Andrade
CHICAGO – A new law introduced by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, that will prohibit investment of state dollars in companies that use overseas tax havens has begun to identify businesses that will be disqualified from future taxpayer investment. “This law’s...
Apr 13, 2018 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation out of the Illinois House this week to give the Secretary of State the ability to authorize and issue special license plates to recognize military service members and veterans. “Our veterans...
Apr 13, 2018 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay increase for state lawmakers from taking effect next year advanced out of the House State Government Committee on Thursday. “I spend my time going...
Apr 13, 2018 | Carroll
During a Yom Hashoah remembrance service at the Old State Capitol on Thursday, Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, spoke about the importance of reflecting on the past to combat hateful elements still present. “Yom Hashoah will always remain as an important reminder...