Apr 11, 2019 | Jones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – People committing religiously-motivated hate crimes would face stricter punishments for targeting people in places of worship under a bill supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City.“We have to fight against the increasing spread of...
Apr 11, 2019 | Mussman
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall in Roselle, located at 31 S. Prospect St. to discuss updates on legislation in Springfield and hear feedback from local...
Apr 11, 2019 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ power plants, waterlines and other critical utilities will be better secured under legislation passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, increasing penalties on those who tamper with critical infrastructure. “The safety of our...
Apr 11, 2019 | Mussman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to an increase in hate crimes across the country, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently backed legislation to increase penalties for hate crimes targeting places of worship in Illinois.“Religiously motivated hate crimes...
Apr 11, 2019 | Robinson
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, is supporting an initiative to create the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) to combat climate change and create more jobs in Illinois.“Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face today, and we must...