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Walsh Helps Pass Measures to Protect Local Families’ Access to Health care

May 18, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to federal law which would strip insurance from people with pre-existing conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is fighting to stop massive insurance companies...

Andrade Backing Effort to Unify Immigrant Communities and Local Law Enforcement

May 18, 2017 | Andrade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting a proposal to foster trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities, giving undocumented immigrants with no criminal backgrounds peace of mind. “The heated rhetoric and divisive...

Negotiating Team Outlines House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals

May 16, 2017 | Hoffman, Lang, Turner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Democrats seeking common ground with Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to end the budget stalemate and put the state on a path to fiscal stability are asking the governor to consider their reform proposals that will improve the business climate...

Stuart Bill Aims to Expand Access to Critical Breast Cancer Screenings

May 12, 2017 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is spearheading legislation that could help more women obtain an earlier breast cancer diagnosis by expanding insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings. “My bill ensures that women in Illinois have...

Grayslake Middle School Students Visit Rep. Yingling for “Tech Day” in State Capitol

May 12, 2017 | Yingling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Grayslake Middle School students recently met with state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, to discuss the importance of STEM curriculum and to showcase their projects Wednesday. “In order for students to have a leg up in an increasingly globalized,...

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