Dec 20, 2017 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increase penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes will take effect Jan. 1, 2018. “I believe now more than ever...
Dec 20, 2017 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – More than a dozen people attended a holiday-themed open house on Tuesday at the constituent service office of state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, to discuss property tax relief and other important issues they want to see Springfield address...
Dec 20, 2017 | Harper
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago is highlighting a new measure that will address Illinois’ substitute teacher shortages by waiving a licensing fee, allowing more people interested in teaching to follow their passion. “While school closings have rocked the...
Dec 20, 2017 | Welch
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is encouraging residents to submit new ideas for legislation for the upcoming General Assembly session next month. Welch plans on taking these ideas to file new potential laws for Illinois. “It is...
Dec 19, 2017 | Crespo
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, recently hosted his second Senior Resource Fair with the secretary of state’s office, attorney general’s office and the treasurer’s office, bringing vital state resources to the residents of Poplar...