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...
Dec 27, 2017 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As President Donald Trump and Washington politicians continue debating changes to federal healthcare policy, a new law sponsored by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will ensure all individuals with pre-existing conditions will continue to...
Dec 22, 2017 | Carroll
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, is partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers, Inc. to collect used cellphones to help soldiers and active-duty personnel serving overseas connect with their families back home. “Our military men and...
Dec 22, 2017 | Mussman
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting a new law that will take effect on Jan. 1, prohibiting the participation of elephants protected under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 in traveling exhibitions. Some traveling...
Dec 22, 2017 | Greenwood
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A new law scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 and supported by state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, will aim at curbing hate crimes at places of worship. “We need to take hate crimes seriously, and this measure will ensure that...