Apr 4, 2019 | Robinson
CHICAGO – Following his commitment to strengthen local schools, state Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, voted this week to make the Chicago School Board an elected body. “Chicago is the only school district in the state that has an appointed school board,”...
Apr 4, 2019 | Mussman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to U.S Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ efforts to weaken protections for students against sexual assault, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has introduced a measure calling on the Trump administration to create policies...
Apr 4, 2019 | Slaughter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to give local parents a voice in their children’s education by requiring members of the Chicago School Board to be elected by local residents. “I believe parents and community members...
Apr 4, 2019 | Moylan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After a string of horrific and fatal crashes involving distracted drivers and Illinois State Police vehicles, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is urging caution as drivers take to Illinois highways and to remember Scott’s Law. “With the...
Apr 4, 2019 | Villa
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families facing financial hardship will have greater access to resources that could prevent foreclosure and evictions under a bill supported by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, which passed the Illinois House with overwhelming bipartisan...