State Rep. Walker Hosts Small Business Roundtable Discussion

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – As part of his continued outreach to constituents and local businesses, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently hosted a small business roundtable discussion at the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce.“Working on positive...

Harper Announces New City/Back of the Yards Community Clean Up Day

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is hosting a New City/Back of the Yards Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 27 and is encouraging local residents to participate.“Cleaning up and beautifying our neighborhoods is a simple way to help strengthen our...

Didech Joins Fight Against “Double-Dipping on Steroids”

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort to fight against a practice commonly referred to as “double-dipping”, state Representative Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is sponsoring legislation to prevent county and municipal board members from collecting their pensions until...

Halpin Fights to Protect Workers’ Tips, Secure Steady Incomes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, defended service workers’ economic security by helping pass a bill which prevents employers from controlling any part of the tips their employees receive.“Service workers often depend on tips to earn a living...

Kalish Passes Bill to Protect People of Faith in Houses of Worship

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is sponsoring a measure that would increase penalties for people who commit religion-based hate crimes against members of religious leadership and hate crimes committed in physical places of worship.“As a...