Dec 27, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – Victims of hate crimes will now be able to seek greater financial compensation from their assailants thanks to a new law sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, which takes effect Jan. 1. “With the divisive rhetoric coming from Donald Trump and his...
Dec 27, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Silver Search statewide missing person coordination system, which will grant Illinois law enforcement the ability to return loved ones with dementia to their families. “There are five million Americans...
Dec 27, 2017 | Kifowit
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to meet with her to discuss state and local issues at her “Coffee with Kifowit” stops throughout her district in January. “With the beginning of a new year and a new legislative session,...
Dec 27, 2017 | Burke_K
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – Illinois veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and their dependents will now have access to a new legal hotline thanks to legislation backed by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, which will provide assistance in matters...
Dec 27, 2017 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help constituents save more on their state income taxes after the start of the new year, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a state income tax credits seminar on Friday, Jan. 5 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Main Street Community...