Jul 31, 2019 | Walker
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State lawmakers would be able to opt out of cost of living adjustments under legislation recently co-sponsored by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and instead send their salary increases to the state’s pension funds.“Currently,...
Jul 31, 2019 | Walker
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Recognizing his work to improve both local and state infrastructure needs, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, was recently awarded the “Friends of Infrastructure” award from the Transportation for Illinois Coalition.“It’s...
Jul 31, 2019 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – To educate and inform the public about Parkinson’s disease, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to create the Parkinson’s Disease Public Awareness and Education Program. “Parkinson’s disease affects thousands of Illinoisans, and I...
Jul 31, 2019 | Ortiz
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, which would make it easier for qualifying Cook County seniors to receive cost-saving exemptions awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.“While we work to rein in skyrocketing property taxes, we...
Jul 30, 2019 | LaPointe
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is informing consumers about the Equifax breach settlement that will allow them to check if they were impacted by the historic 2017 data breach and to file a claim to receive restitution from the incident.“It...