Harper Overrides Rauner’s Veto That Reduces Wage-Gap

Oct 26, 2017 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, joined Democratic and Republican legislators in the Illinois House to override Governor Rauner’s veto of an equal pay bill that is aimed at ending pay discrepancies between men and women in Illinois. “The...

Rep. Carroll Fights for Women to Receive Equal Pay in Workplace

Oct 26, 2017 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, voted on Wednesday to help close the chronic pay gap women suffer in the workplace. “Today was a step in the right direction towards ensuring women earn equal pay for equal work,” Carroll said. “I want...

Local Veterans Invited to Veteran Appreciation Breakfast

Oct 25, 2017 | Manley, Walsh

JOLIET, Ill. – In appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our area veterans, state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, and state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, are hosting a Veteran...