Crespo Urges Governor to Compromise on Education Funding Reform

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a key player for ensuring Bilingual Education would be fully funded for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign Senate Bill 1 into law once it arrives on his desk. “As the Chairman...

Halpin Sponsored Bill to Reject Lawmaker Pay Increase Becomes Law

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, that freezes lawmaker reimbursement rates and blocks a scheduled pay raise, was signed into law Wednesday. “As we continue to work to get Illinois back on sound financial footing, it...

Harper Highlights Free Summer Meals Program for Local Families

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is promoting a summer-long, free lunch program available for the families in her district to utilize until the end of August. Local schools in her district will be offering lunches and summer activities for students....