Jul 11, 2019 | Reitz
RED BUD, Ill. – Later this month, state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, is partnering with the Illinois Comptroller’s office to bring the Check for Cash program to Southern Illinois. “When taxpayers do not cash checks from the state, whether it be an income tax...
Jul 11, 2019 | Villa
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To close a loophole in state law that has been exploited by tenants of the DuPage Airport Authority, allowing them to skip out on nearly $770,000 in overdue property tax payments, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently passed a new...
Jul 10, 2019 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – With the Gages Lake School’s summer theme focused on animals, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, helped supplement their curriculum by hosting a presentation by the Brookfield Zoo Animal Ambassadors at the school. The Animal Ambassadors...
Jul 10, 2019 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – To prevent tragedies and unsafe conditions, State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging everyone to be cognizant of the best water safety practices recommended by the American Red Cross. “With the hottest days of summer fast approaching, many of...
Jul 10, 2019 | Halpin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is combatting human trafficking by passing stronger penalties for those benefiting from the practice and increasing training to help law enforcement professionals and hotel workers to identify it.“Human...