Aug 26, 2019 | Willis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, supported a new law that increases penalties for individuals who commit religiously-motivated hate crimes. The measure was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Violent gun crime is occurring too...
Aug 26, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is combatting religiously-motivated hate crimes by enacting a new law strengthening punishments for criminals who target people in places of worship.“Hate groups are growing increasingly bold and we need...
Aug 24, 2019 | Moylan
DES PLAINES, Ill. – Advocating for local economic growth, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, sponsored legislation to help boost economic development in Illinois by investing in businesses that invest in local jobs and apprenticeships that lead to good-paying...
Aug 23, 2019 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – Community members joined state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, for an open conversation on state and local issues at He Brews Coffee Shop in Winthrop Harbor on Saturday.“Too often, there is a disconnect between elected officials and the communities they...
Aug 23, 2019 | Moylan
DES PLAINES, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to bring resources into the area to benefit residents, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is hosting a women’s self-defense seminar, Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Lattof YMCA, located at 300 E. Northwest Highway in Des...