Kifowit Advances Measure to Give Students A Voice in Government

Feb 28, 2019 | Kifowit

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ future leaders will have a say on some of the major issues facing the state under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, creating a statewide Youth Advisory Council, which was approved by a House committee on...

Halpin Celebrates Read Across America Week at Rock Island Academy

Feb 28, 2019 | Halpin

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, visited students at Rock Island Academy to discuss the role that reading plays in learning and to share stories with Mrs. Reeves’ kindergarten class. “Studies show that children who are motivated to read do...

Mussman to Host Town Hall Meeting in Hanover Park

Feb 28, 2019 | Mussman

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is hosting a town hall meeting on Monday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover Park Police Department located at 2011 W. Lake St. to discuss constituent concerns and legislation in Springfield. “Town hall...

Edly-Allen Measure Cracks Down on Public Corruption

Feb 28, 2019 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to crack down on acts of corruption committed by Illinois politicians, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, introduced legislation to freeze the campaign funds of elected officials indicted for violations of certain state or...

Scherer Legislation Studies Student Credit Card Debt

Feb 28, 2019 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help combat predatory lending against college students, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is sponsoring legislation to study student credit card debt and the way students are targeted by credit card companies.  “Most students end up with some...