Feb 6, 2018 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, will crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship increasing penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes and allowing victims to receive greater financial compensation....
Feb 6, 2018 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – In response to reports that members of Congress used public funds to pay settlements in sexual harassment cases, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is pushing for reforms that would force governments to disclose severance agreement payments...
Feb 5, 2018 | Crespo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner falsely claimed that the findings in the Illinois auditor general’s report were fundamentally inaccurate: “Governor Rauner has sunk to new low in his...
Feb 5, 2018 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is encouraging local students to participate in his new “Celebrate Illinois” Art Contest in honor of the state’s bicentennial. “To celebrate our 200 years of statehood, I am hosting an art contest to...
Feb 5, 2018 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, visited the Maryville Community Library last week to read to children during storytime and participate in their arts and crafts session. “As a lifelong educator, I understand the importance of introducing...