Jul 26, 2017 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is inviting local residents to join him for coffee and a conversation about state and local issues on Saturday, August 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wauconda Café located at 405 W. Liberty St. in...
Jul 26, 2017 | Kifowit
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently held a roundtable discussion with disability advocates, experts and individuals with special needs and their families regarding topics important to the disability community. “Every year, the disability...
Jul 26, 2017 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of...
Jul 26, 2017 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay increase for lawmakers was signed into law today. “Politicians shouldn’t take a pay raise when the state is in such dire fiscal shape,” said Stuart. “When...
Jul 25, 2017 | Madigan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “Throughout three years of the governor’s budget crisis, we saw very clearly that political theater is not a substitute for real leadership. By calling a special session while he...