Walsh: Gov. Rauner Has Once Again Plunged Illinois into Crisis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of equitable funding for public education: “I am disappointed Governor Rauner has chosen to plunge Illinois into another crisis by vetoing...

Crespo to Host Back-To-Back Supply Drives for Local Families

STREAMWOOD, Ill. – To help prepare local families for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is hosting two Backpack Drives for local families. The first will be with Centro de Informacion on Wednesday, August 8 from 10 am to 1:00 pm at...

Statement from Speaker Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “Governor Rauner’s decision to pit one child against another is disappointing, especially as Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate continue to meet and negotiate....

Yingling To Hold Environmental Issues Forum

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, will host a discussion about environmental issues facing the state with representatives from the Sierra Club and the Illinois Environmental Council on Monday, August 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the...

Scherer Invites Residents to Free Job Fair

Dear Editor, With the current state of the economy, many people are struggling to find jobs and secure a steady income. To address high unemployment rates and help connect members of the community with local employers, I am partnering with Workforce Investment...