Manley-Backed Bill to Crack Down on Unethical Pet Shop Practices

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In an effort to protect both pet owners and pets, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is pushing legislation that would prohibit pet shops from offering loans or installment contracts when attempting to sell pets. “With a decision as big as adding...

Yingling Expands Tax Credits for Middle-Class Families

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – As part of his efforts to lower taxes, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is backing legislation that would increase the amount of people eligible for income tax credits. “The issue I hear about most when I am talking to my constituents is...

Vella Pushes for Child Care Expansion Grants

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is supporting legislation that would increase accessibility to affordable child care. “As we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and people start to return to working in-person instead of remotely, it is...

Costa Howard Highlights COWL Scholarships for Local Women

LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is urging women in the 48th district to apply for the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) scholarship, which provides up to $2,500 in funding to help women over 25 who are going back to college. The deadline to...