Stuart Visits New Business, Encourages Shopping Local

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Affirming her support for small businesses and local retailers, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently visited the new Granite City location for Cotton’s Ace, a locally owned franchise of Ace Hardware stores.  “It was a great...

Bristow Statement on Legislature Reconvening this Week

ALTON, Ill. – State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, issued the following statement on Monday: “After weeks of uncertainty and working remotely, the legislature is reconvening to work on long term solutions to the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. We are taking...

Mason Cautions Residents Against COVID-19 Scams

GURNEE, Ill. – As the coronavirus outbreak continues to take a financial toll on individuals and businesses, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents to stay vigilant for scams. “It’s shameful that individuals are using this crisis to take advantage of...

Stuart Working to Address Educational Challenges of COVID-19

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With lawmakers set to return to Springfield this week, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is preparing for continued discussions about how the COVID-19 health crisis has affected education and how to best meet the needs of teachers, students...

Pappas Promotes Unemployment Assistance, Insurance Aid

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help ease the economic burden of the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting new resources available for small business owners, contractors and others not typically eligible for standard unemployment benefits. “For...