West Applauds Release of State Grant Dollars for Airport Repair Hub

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is applauding the release of state dollars for a $14.7 million grant for a job-creating jet repair hub at the Chicago Rockford International Airport.“I’m glad to see that a promise to this region has been...

Yingling Visits Local Senior Center to Gain Senior Perspective

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, continued meeting with constituents around his district by visiting Hillcrest Nursing Center. Seniors face problems and challenges that are unique to them, and Yingling is committed to hearing directly...

Villa Participates in Prestigious Edgar Fellows Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently participated in the Edgar Fellows Program, a public fellowship named after former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar.“I have brought my life experiences as the daughter of immigrants, a child of local small...

Kalish-Backed Reform to Protect Immigrant Tenants Now Law

CHICAGO – Immigrant families will have additional tenant rights and protections from discriminatory landlords under a new law backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, prohibiting landlords from threatening or discriminating against individuals because of...