Rep. Welch Honored with 2018 Friend of Education Award from IEA

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To honor his work in supporting the education of the youth of the State of Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has been selected to be the recipient of the 2018 Friend of Education Award from the Illinois Education...

Scherer Boosts Taxpayer Transparency With New Bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a bid to improve government transparency State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored legislation requiring local governments to inform the public when they enter in sexual harassment settlements. “Taxpayers deserve to be informed when public...

Moylan Files Legislation Banning Unregistered “Ghost Gun

DES PLAINES, Ill. – In an effort to crack down on unregistered guns and gun loopholes, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, has filed legislation that will ban the infamous “Ghost Guns” in the state of Illinois. “This loophole is terrifying,” said Moylan. “I have...