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....
Jul 27, 2017 | Mussman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Illinois’ unpaid bill backlog at a record high of $14.6 billion, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, 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 | Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. – To help connect job-seekers with local employers, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is partnering with Workforce Investment Solutions to host a free job fair on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Decatur. “One...