Andrade Applauds ‘Bank On” Plan to Protect Consumers

Aug 22, 2019 | Andrade

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...

Mah’s Immigrant Tenant Protection Measure Now Law

Aug 22, 2019 | Mah

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  – Illinois landlords will now be prohibited from using immigration status to harass or threaten tenants with eviction under a new law from state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago.“It is more important than ever for Illinois to stand up as an inclusive and...

Mussman-Backed Measure to Increase Tobacco Age to 21 Becomes Law

Aug 22, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products in Illinois became law on July 1.“The majority of smokers today started when they were in their teens,” Mussman said. “By...