Apr 10, 2017 | Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. – In response to Gov. Rauner’s efforts to privatize nursing jobs at a dozen Illinois prisons, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, helped pass legislation Thursday that would prevent 124 prison nurses from being laid off and their jobs from being...
Apr 10, 2017 | Stuart
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, honored Highland first-responders Thursday at the Capitol in recognition of their life saving work to rescue an infant from freezing waters earlier this year. “Without these first-responders, an innocent...
Apr 10, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans will have better access to health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and job training under legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, intended to help returning service members transition into...
Apr 10, 2017 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation making Illinois a leader in the fight to end Veteran suicide, introduced by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and a USMC Veteran, passed the House Wednesday with broad bipartisan support. “I have heard many stories from fellow...
Apr 10, 2017 | Moylan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Area homeowners would see significant savings on their property tax bill under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, and passed out of the House on Thursday. “One of the top concerns I hear from residents in my district...