Jul 27, 2017 | Connor
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, announced his first annual school supply drive to benefit local schools and students in need. “The new school year is an exciting time for students and often a very expensive time for parents and teachers,” said...
Jul 27, 2017 | Crespo
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...
Jul 27, 2017 | Scherer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to lead testing that identified service and plumbing lines in twelve Decatur school buildings that pose a threat to students, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, has introduced a measure calling on Governor Rauner and the Trump...
Jul 27, 2017 | Halpin
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...
Jul 27, 2017 | Kifowit
AURORA, Ill. – In response to false and misleading partisan spin about the bipartisan budget compromise, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to hear the truth at a “What Is Really Happening In Springfield?” discussion on Saturday, Aug....