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...

Didech Sponsors Legislation to Curb Youth Tobacco Use

Feb 28, 2019 | Didech

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort to promote public health in Illinois, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is backing legislation to raise the required age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois from 18 to 21. “Smoking is a public health crisis that hurts...