Manley Sponsors Legislation to Ban Future Soda Taxes

Aug 23, 2017 | Manley

JOLIET, Ill. – In the wake of the disastrous soda tax that has been implemented in Cook County, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, sponsors legislation to prevent counties from implementing taxes on sugary beverages in the future. “While we all want to encourage...

Burke Sponsoring Legislation Outlawing Cook County Beverage Tax

Aug 23, 2017 | Burke_K

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is sponsoring legislation to repeal the Cook County beverage tax. “Many people enjoy drinking a cold soda or a glass of orange juice in the morning and I think it’s unfair to tax them on this everyday...

Welch: Hate Has No Place in America

Aug 23, 2017 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the deadly domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, VA, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, sponsored legislation condemning hate groups. “The terrorists and their acts of hatred and violence are inexcusable and...