Walsh Wants Less Politics, More Work From Rauner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address, state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, issued the following statement in response to the Governors outlook of Illinois: “I think we can summarizes today’s State of the State Address with...

When Garber Goes Low, Rep. Greenwood Goes High

SPRINGFIELD, IL– In response to racist comments by Former Illinois Lottery board Chairman Blair Garber on social media, state Rep. Latoya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, issued the following statement in response to the reports. “I hope that Mr. Blair Garber now...

Crespo, Latino Caucus Respond to Governor’s Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, co-chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, issued the following statement after the governor’s State of the State Address: “For three years, the governor has time and time again ignored his...

Halpin Statement on Rauner’s State of the State

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– State Rep. Mike Halpin., D-Rock Island, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address on Wednesday: “What we heard from the governor today was no different than any of his previous speeches, where he...

Mussman Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, shared the following statement in the moments after the governor’s State of the State address: “After listening to the state of the state address, I believe now more than ever we need to come together to...