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Burke Highlights Property Tax Relief Grants Awarded to Local School Districts

Feb 10, 2020 | Burke_K

OAK LAWN, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Oak Lawn, announced recently that two local school districts were awarded property tax relief grants from the state. “Skyrocketing property taxes continue to place an unfair burden on families in Illinois, and it is paramount...

Reitz Backs Bipartisan Measure to Ban Red Light Cameras

Feb 10, 2020 | Reitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Red light cameras would be banned across the state under new legislation sponsored by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville. “Red light cameras do not make our roads any safer. Instead of improving our public safety, red light cameras take money...

Manley Leads Charge for Ethics Reform in State Government, Lobbying

Feb 10, 2020 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To increase transparency and accountability among government officials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is leading an effort to pass a package of legislative reforms to improve and strengthen ethics rules and crack down on lobbying practices....

Costa Howard Introduces SCARCE-Backed Legislation to Reduce Lead Exposure

Feb 10, 2020 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD – With strong support from local environmental groups, State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is sponsoring new legislation to reduce the risk of lead poisoning by banning the sale of garden hoses containing the highly toxic metal. “Although most of...

Hurley Partners with Park Schwinn Cyclery to Host Bike Donation Drive

Feb 10, 2020 | Hurley

CHICAGO – To help connect families in need with bikes for their children, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is hosting a bike donation drive throughout the month of February. “When my kids were growing up we enjoyed riding bikes as a family. Bike riding is a fun and...

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