Greenwood Issues Statement on Rauner’s SB 1 Amendatory Veto

Aug 2, 2017 | Greenwood

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of fair funding for public schools: “I am appalled by the Governor’s decision to veto Senate Bill 1 and put his political...

Halpin: We Must Ensure that Schools Open on Time

Aug 2, 2017 | Halpin

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed education funding reform that would have provided more than $5 million in additional funding for local schools: “For too long, Illinois has been...

Walsh: Gov. Rauner Has Once Again Plunged Illinois into Crisis

Aug 2, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of equitable funding for public education: “I am disappointed Governor Rauner has chosen to plunge Illinois into another crisis by vetoing...

Crespo to Host Back-To-Back Supply Drives for Local Families

Aug 2, 2017 | Crespo

STREAMWOOD, Ill. – To help prepare local families for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is hosting two Backpack Drives for local families. The first will be with Centro de Informacion on Wednesday, August 8 from 10 am to 1:00 pm at...