Apr 3, 2017 | Moylan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – First responders and other local services provided by towns and villages would receive additional funding under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, which was recently approved by the House. “As a former mayor, I know...
Apr 3, 2017 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – To close the gender pay gap that results in women earning 80 cents for every dollar man earns, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is sponsoring several initiatives aimed at closing the wage gap. “Even in 2017, women still earn 80% of what...
Apr 3, 2017 | Scherer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of the Johns Hill Magnet School eighth grade boys basketball team winning the 2017 Illinois Elementary School Association Class 2A State Championship, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently introduced House Resolution 262 and...
Apr 3, 2017 | Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. –State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently advanced legislation out of the House Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee to help prevent the misuse of old school buses to abduct students. “Student safety is a major concern of mine, as a former...
Mar 31, 2017 | Crespo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is sponsoring legislation declaring April 4 as “Pay Equity Day”. This day will demonstrate how far women must work into a year to receive equal pay to their male counterparts. “At a time where women are...