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DeLuca Continues Efforts to Relieve Property Tax Burden on Illinois Homeowners

Mar 12, 2020 | DeLuca

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement to call for action by the Illinois General Assembly: “The Property Tax Relief Task Force first convened in August 2019 to begin working toward solutions to address...

Edly-Allen Initiative Expands Use of Service Dogs in Court for Child Crime Victims

Mar 11, 2020 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, recently advanced legislation in the House to allow children under 18 years of age who have been victims of violent crimes to use service and support dogs in court. “Testifying in court is an intimidating...

Scherer Bill Expanding Hiring Eligibility for DCFS Investigators Passes House

Mar 11, 2020 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taking a stand as an advocate for vulnerable children, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, passed legislation out of the House last week that would allow individuals with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice to become certified as Child...

Yednock Discuss Local Projects, Goals for Community with Local Leaders

Mar 11, 2020 | Yednock

OTTAWA – To help learn about the priorities and goals of Illinois Valley community leaders, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, attended a recent meeting in Peru of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCIGG) to listen to what projects and plans are...

Stuart Fights to Increase Access to Period Products, Hosts Women’s Supply Drive

Mar 11, 2020 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help local women in need, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a women’s supply drive throughout the month of March, and is sponsoring legislation to increase access to period products statewide. “The cost of feminine hygiene...

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