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....
Jul 27, 2017 | Harper
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....