Andrade Statement On Landmark Education Funding Reform

CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the Illinois House passed education funding reform, Senate Bill 1947, that provides an additional $466 million dollars annually for Chicago Public Schools: “The historic education...

Crespo Supports Measure to Repeal Cook County Beverage Tax

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is fighting to repeal the Cook County beverage tax by supporting a measure to eliminate the county’s new tax on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas, and prohibit counties from implementing similar...

Andrade Visits Residents at Local Farmer’s Market

CHICAGO – To offer residents the opportunity to voice their concerns about issues facing the state and to get an update on the status of negotiations on education funding reform, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, attended the Greater Independence Park Farmer’s...