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Hernandez Calls on Governor Not to Succumb to Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric of Far Right

Aug 25, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after Gov. Rauner’s office began to be flooded with anti-immigrant messages from the far right in response to the announcement that he will be signing Senate Bill...

Connor Urges Legislators to Override Governor’s Attempt to Block Pro-Taxpayer Debt Transparency Act

Aug 25, 2017 | Connor

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To increase government transparency and require more frequent debt disclosure by state agencies, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, is calling on legislators to override the governor’s attempt to block the bipartisan Debt Transparency Act. “When I...

Yingling Invites Local Women to Attend Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meeting

Aug 25, 2017 | Yingling

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – In order to better advocate for area women, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is inviting local women to join his Women’s Issues Citizens’ Advisory Committee, which will meet on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at his...

Moylan Declares War Against Cook County Beverage Tax

Aug 24, 2017 | Moylan

DES PLAINES, Ill. – Continuing his fight to protect working families from unfair taxes, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, has launched a petition calling on Cook County officials to rescind the sweetened-beverage tax. “Most of the residents that I have talked to...

Job Seekers Attend Rep. Scherer’s Annual Community Job Fair

Aug 24, 2017 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – To help local residents and job seekers connect with employers and find pathways to career opportunities, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, partnered with Workforce Investment Solutions to host a free community job fair . “Some of our local residents...

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