Mar 16, 2017 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is advancing legislation that would ease property taxes by allowing voters to do away with layers of government that have outlived their usefulness. “Illinois has changed a lot since the 1800s, but how we...
Mar 16, 2017 | Halpin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Aiming to reduce or eliminate the gender pay gap, state Rep. Mike Halpin, advanced out of committee Wednesday a measure that would require state contractors to demonstrate they employ fair pay practices. “This legislation is an opportunity for us...
Mar 16, 2017 | D'Amico
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As residents continue to face hardship in the wake of the state budget impasse, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, voted Thursday to freeze lawmaker reimbursements and prevent a pay raise for politicians. “Politicians should not be receiving any...
Mar 16, 2017 | Andrade
SPRINGFIELD – Standing in solidarity with the immigrant communities of the 40th District and across Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, participated in a rally in the Capitol Rotunda with pro-immigrant activists. “Members of the immigrant community are...
Mar 16, 2017 | Andrade
SPRINGFIELD – Standing in solidarity with the immigrant communities of the 40th District and across Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, participated in a rally in the Capitol Rotunda with pro-immigrant activists. “Members of the immigrant community are...