Mar 31, 2017 | Crespo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to cut costs of government and eliminate expensive perks for politicians, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass House Bill 291, which would restrict access to taxpayer-funded pensions for elected officials who work...
Mar 31, 2017 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Two measures backed by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, passed the House Thursday that will eliminate government waste by allowing voters to dissolve duplicative layers of government and severely limiting the number of politicians...
Mar 31, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, in an effort to make government officials more accountable to the people they represent, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported a measure that would restrict part-time politicians from receiving a taxpayer funded pension. “I want...
Mar 31, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase access to healthier foods, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring two bills that would waive fees on vehicles that deliver food to residents who live in food deserts and allow for the creation of local Urban...
Mar 30, 2017 | Harris
Rauner’s proposed changes will have dramatic impact on Illinoisans’ access to healthcare SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislators are demanding to know whether Gov. Bruce Rauner’s sweeping changes to the Medicaid system will allow recipients to keep their current doctors and...