Feb 7, 2020 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taxpayers in 20 south suburban communities will receive property tax relief under a measure passed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, which provides $26 million for local schools in order to reduce skyrocketing property taxes. “We...
Feb 7, 2020 | Pappas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New legislation introduced by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, aims to expand access to Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant funding for eligible students enrolled in a certificate program at a community college. “Community colleges serving...
Feb 7, 2020 | LaPointe
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to create the Domestic Violence Task Force to conduct a comprehensive study of current domestic violence laws in Illinois and look for ways to improve protections for victims of violence. ...
Feb 7, 2020 | Scherer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The St. Teresa High School volleyball team was recognized by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, in Springfield Wednesday for winning the 2A state championship. “I was thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize the St. Teresa girls’ volleyball...
Feb 7, 2020 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After numerous reports of unethical conduct regarding the operation of red-light cameras were brought to light, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is pushing to crack down on the use of these cameras as a mechanism for increasing local...