Apr 3, 2019 | Villa
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, which would help to better protect Illinois children under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) recently passed out of the Illinois House with...
Apr 3, 2019 | Manley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to save local taxpayers money and to promote good government practices, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation to eliminate the office of the township clerk as a pilot program in certain Will County townships....
Apr 3, 2019 | Bristow
ALTON, Ill. – To help connect job seekers with potential employers and services, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, is hosting a Metro East Jobs Fair on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Granite City Township Center, located at 2060 Delmar Ave in Granite...
Apr 3, 2019 | Connor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Criminals making, carrying or distributing untraceable or undetectable firearms would face stricter penalties under a bill backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport. “Guns that can’t be detected with a metal detector represent a unique threat to...
Apr 3, 2019 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, that bans people from smoking in cars while minors are present successfully passed the Illinois House with bipartisan support. “I want to protect young people from the negative...