Hoffman Discusses Government With Students at St. Teresa School

Belleville, Ill. –State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited and discussed his role as a state legislator with students at St. Theresa School in Belleville, on Monday. “St Teresa is truly an academic asset to our city. I was very impressed by the educational culture...

Mussman Sponsors Bill to Bring Child Traffickers to Justice

Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation that would hold individuals involved in the human trafficking of minors accountable for their appalling criminal, and sometimes violent, acts against children. “Victims of human...

Burke Backs Legislation to Provide Relief to Illinois Families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working-class families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Burke-backed bill is a key element of an...

Scherer Works to Bring Child Traffickers to Justice

DECATUR, Ill. –To crack down on criminals involved with child trafficking, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is co-sponsoring legislation that increases penalties and extends the statute of limitations for child sex crimes. “Current law does not reflect the realities...