Sep 25, 2017 | Burke_K
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – Local schools will receive $2.4 million in new funding under a plan supported by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago. “We all want what is best for our children and I fought to pass a fair education...
Sep 25, 2017 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – With school back in full swing and the fall season right around the corner, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting two upcoming “Coffee with Katie” meetings for local residents. “I’ve been hosting Coffee with Katie meetings...
Sep 23, 2017 | Moylan
DES PLAINES, Ill. – In Response to the newly added tax on sugary beverages in Cook County, state Reps. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, and Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, held an Anti-Sugar Beverage Tax Meeting on Thursday, September 21 at the Elk Grove Park District...
Sep 22, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, cracking down on bullying in schools and offering resources to young victims is now law. “Bullying needs to be stopped in all of Illinois’ schools, and our schools should be equipped with...
Sep 22, 2017 | Halpin
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – In the wake of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring new legislation that would prevent reporting agencies from charging fees to consumers who wish to freeze their credit report. “Freezing your credit report...