Mussman Backs Property Tax Fairness for Seniors

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect seniors from increasing property taxes, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation to eliminate an unfair requirement that forces Cook County seniors to reapply for a Senior Homestead Exemption every year....

Hurley Supports Sale of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cosmetics companies would be encouraged to find alternatives to testing new products on animals under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “Safety testing by the cosmetics industry is often painful and distressing to...

Bristow, Metro East Legislators Meet with Community Labor Leaders

ALTON, Ill. – Last week, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton and other local elected officials in the Metro East hosted organized labor leaders at the Steamfitters Local 439 to discuss recent pieces of legislation and priorities for unions and local workers during the...