Welch Supports Overhaul of Sexual Harassment Policies

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is supporting legislation to put in place policies and training for legislators, staff and lobbyists in order to stop sexual harassment in state government. “Sexual harassment, in any form, is...

Mussman Hears from Business Owners in Aftermath of Beverage Tax

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. – Following the repeal of the Cook County beverage tax, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, met with local convenience store owners to assess the economic impact of the failed countywide tax. The tax on beverages in Cook County will end...

Hoffman Overrides Governor on Unclaimed Life Insurance Bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ensuring that beneficiaries of life insurance plans receive the benefits that are owed to them, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill to require life insurance companies to review death records and be...