Jones Votes to Strengthen Laws Supporting Equal Pay for Women

Mar 19, 2019 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, recently voted to support equal pay by passing a measure that cracks down on employers that use discriminatory practices to lock women into a lifetime of unfair wages.“Unequal pay for women goes on in...

Lilly Votes to Strengthen Equal Pay Laws

Mar 19, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D- Chicago, voted to prohibit an unfair practice that companies use to lock women into a lifetime of unfair pay, joining a bipartisan majority to toughen the state’s equal pay laws.“Women and men work equally hard and...

Hernandez Urges Congress to Pass Dream Act

Mar 19, 2019 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to fighting back against the bigotry of Donald Trump, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is urging the newly Democratic U.S. House of Representatives to pass protections for the thousands of young people whose livelihood...

Willis Continues Fight to Prevent Westlake Hospital Closure

Mar 18, 2019 | Willis

MELROSE PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, is fighting to stop the closure of Westlake Hospital, holding a recent public rally to highlight the significance of the community hospital has had over its 92 year history and ensure local voices are part of...