Oct 31, 2017 | Scherer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After more than 150 women working in and around the state Capitol went public with allegations that misogynistic and predatory behavior is pervasive in Illinois politics, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, announced her support for two new measures...
Oct 31, 2017 | Welch
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...
Oct 30, 2017 | Walsh
JOLIET, Ill. – With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, will help residents receive the financial assistance they need to pay for their schooling at a College Financial Aid Information Session on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7...
Oct 30, 2017 | Harris
CHICAGO – Legislators will hear directly from individuals affected by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s latest attempt to slash services for the most vulnerable at a hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Michael A. Bilandic Building in Chicago in Room C-600. “In July,...
Oct 30, 2017 | Mussman
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...