Walsh Hosting Free Community Shred Day

Jul 26, 2017 | Manley, Walsh

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, and the Joliet Moose Lodge are offering residents a way to prevent identity theft and clear old paperwork from their homes at a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Joliet...

Harper Calls on Governor to Sign Criminal Justice Reforms into Law

Jul 26, 2017 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to stand with her, and other House Democrats, in enacting honest criminal and juvenile justice reforms that aim to end the school-to-prison pipeline. “Children living in underprivileged...

Yingling Hosts Coffee Gathering in Wauconda

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...

Welch Urges Governor to Sign Debt Transparency Measure

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...