Stuart Measure to Raise Minimum Salary for Teachers Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to increase the minimum salary for teachers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week. “Time and time again, I hear that teaching is one of the most important professions...

Andrade Applauds ‘Bank On” Plan to Protect Consumers

CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is applauding efforts by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Comptroller Susana Mendoza to protect consumers through the creation of the “Bank On” initiative. The program, signed into law last week, aims to expand the number of...