Burke Sponsoring Legislation Outlawing Cook County Beverage Tax

Aug 23, 2017 | Burke_K

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is sponsoring legislation to repeal the Cook County beverage tax. “Many people enjoy drinking a cold soda or a glass of orange juice in the morning and I think it’s unfair to tax them on this everyday...

Welch: Hate Has No Place in America

Aug 23, 2017 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the deadly domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, VA, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, sponsored legislation condemning hate groups. “The terrorists and their acts of hatred and violence are inexcusable and...

Scherer to Host Free Job Fair in Decatur with 40 Employers

Aug 21, 2017 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – To help connect job seekers with local employers, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur,  is partnering with Workforce Investment Solutions to host a community job fair on Wednesday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in...