Feb 14, 2019 | Connor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, voted to pass balanced legislation that will raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next five years to provide a living wage to hardworking men and women while balancing businesses’ needs. “An...
Feb 14, 2019 | Moylan
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, supported a minimum wage plan Thursday to create an estimated $19 billion in new economic activity every year while raising wages and helping businesses to succeed and grow. “This bill raises the minimum wage...
Feb 14, 2019 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect children’s mental health in highly stressful situations, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and members of her Youth Citizen Advisory Council are calling for a measure requiring a parent or mental health professional to be present...
Feb 14, 2019 | Halpin
ANDALUSIA, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, will hear from residents and discuss his plans for economic development and other legislation at a town hall meeting at 1 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Andalusia Village Hall, located at 221 1st Street in Andalusia....
Feb 14, 2019 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help lift working families out of poverty, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, voted to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 per hour. “As workers are making less than a living wage, corporate bosses are continuing to rake in millions,” said...