Apr 17, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Property tax relief would be more easily available to Cook County seniors under a bill supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, which removes an unfair requirement forcing them reapply for a tax exemption every year. “People living...
Apr 16, 2019 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect those with severe food allergies, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, that requires sesame to be clearly marked on food packages passed the Illinois House with bipartisan support. “People who...
Apr 16, 2019 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measured backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, responding to the dramatic increase in hate crimes by enhancing penalties for crimes committed against congregants in churches, mosques, synagogues and other houses of worship recently...
Apr 16, 2019 | Manley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring House Bill 2189, which recently passed out of the Illinois House with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Currently there are no protections prohibiting insurance companies from accessing data from...
Apr 16, 2019 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local taxpayers will have a say over administration of the Aurora Public Library under a measure passed recently by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, offering voters an opportunity to elect the library’s board of trustees, which is currently...