Bristow Named Chamber Champion for Work on Jobs, Economy

ALTON, Ill. – In recognition of her strong legislative record and efforts to fight for local businesses and economic development in the region, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, received both the Chamber Champion Award and the Catalyst Award from the St. Louis...

Villa-Backed Initiative to Close Lawmaker Pay Loophole

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports of politicians timing their retirement in order to cash in on a full taxpayer-funded paycheck, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is backing a new initiative to prohibit legislators from receiving a full month of pay if...