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West Backs Effort to Increase Penalty for Violent Behavior in Places of Worship

Mar 15, 2019 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaking out against religious intolerance, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is supporting a proposal that would increase penalties if an individual is convicted of murder, assault, battery or unlawful use of a weapon in a place of worship....

Pappas Passes Measure Out of Committee to Expand Economic Development Projects in DuPage County

Mar 15, 2019 | Costa Howard, Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tourism would play a greater role in building up local communities under a measure that state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, passed out of committee this week. The proposed bill allows local governments to fund infrastructure and economic development...

Connor Votes to Increase Legal Age for Buying Tobacco Products

Mar 15, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a move prioritizing children’s health, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, recently voted to raise the age to legally buy cigarettes and other nicotine products to 21. “Parents across Illinois agree: our children’s health should always be our...

Hernandez to Focus on Equity and Progressive Reforms in New Role as State Representative

Mar 15, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement: “As I follow in the footsteps of my predecessor and strong Latina leader Linda Chapa LaVia, I am focused...

Connor Backs Equal Pay Measure, Calls on Employers to Pay All Workers Fairly

Mar 15, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his commitment to fight for equal pay for all women, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, helped pass legislation this week that would prohibit employers from asking applicants about their previous salary history, potentially locking them...

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