Aug 2, 2019 | Connor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will expand access to apprenticeship programs and ensure all have a pathway to high-paying careers.“Illinois has a shortage of skilled workers. This makes us less competitive as a state to...
Aug 2, 2019 | Yednock
OTTAWA, Ill. – Helping keep seniors safe from fraud and scams, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, partnered with the Illinois attorney general’s office to host a fraud prevention seminar for senior residents living at the Pleasant View Senior Living Home.“Scammers...
Aug 2, 2019 | Moylan
DES PLAINES, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, to prevent employers from asking about a job applicants previous wage history in an effort to help close the salary gap that often disadvantages women was recently signed into law.“Equal...
Aug 2, 2019 | Flowers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1932 into law on Friday to create the Property Tax Relief Task Force, state Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, was appointed to as a member to help craft solutions that will help reduce Illinois resident’s...
Aug 2, 2019 | Villa
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new measure passed by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, law enforcement would be prohibited from arresting a survivor of sexual assault if the survivor has an outstanding warrant for a low level crime. “Ensuring survivors receive the...