Feb 26, 2019 | Bristow
ALTON, Ill. – Before the governor began his annual budget address last week, Rev. Barry Shepherd of Tri City Assembly of God in Granite City led the Illinois General Assembly in prayer as a guest of state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton. “I appreciate the time we take...
Feb 22, 2019 | Yingling
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, was joined by local residents and the Illinois Environmental Council to speak in favor of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) decision to shut down the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook last...
Feb 22, 2019 | Mussman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy work to protect women’s unique health care needs, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is carrying legislation through the House that would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control to women. “Increasing birth...
Feb 22, 2019 | Carroll
WHEELING, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is opposing the Chicago Executive Airport’s (CEA) master plan that calls for a runway expansion that airport executives falsely claim would benefit residents through new revenue from fuel sales. “Local...
Feb 22, 2019 | Kalish
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, recently announced his committee assignments for the 101st General Assembly, focusing on education, healthcare, protecting working families, and economic development. “It is an honor to represent the...