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Steans and Cassidy: It Would Be a Mistake to Ignore the Facts on Legalizing Marijuana

Dec 4, 2017 | Cassidy

CHICAGO – The sponsors of legislation to legalize recreational cannabis for adults in Illinois pushed back against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s opposition based on a supposed lack of data to support legalization. “The governor’s statement against legalizing recreational...

Harper Opposes Potential Closure of all High Schools in Greater Englewood

Dec 4, 2017 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement Friday after CPS announced a proposal to close all of the public high schools in West Englewood and Englewood in June of 2018: “This is more than a blow to the education of our city’s most...

D’Amico Warns Parents about Purchasing Unsafe Toys During Holiday Season

Dec 4, 2017 | D'Amico

CHICAGO – As the holiday shopping season begins, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, wants to help parents avoid purchasing potentially dangerous toys for their children. “Many of the big companies have recalled toys this year,” D’Amico said. “When it comes to our...

Hernandez Partners with Community Organizations to Hold Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 19

Dec 4, 2017 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering up with the Little Village Chamber of Commerce, the Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn and the Town of Cicero to hold a holiday food drive from Dec. 1 to Dec. 19. “This holiday season, I am...

Crespo Backs Two-Year Property Tax Freeze and Other Tax Relief Efforts

Dec 4, 2017 | Crespo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As property taxes continue to skyrocket, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is backing legislation that would freeze property taxes for two years. “One of the top concerns I hear from families in my district is the issue of rising property...

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