Feb 4, 2019 | Walsh
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, applauded the Illinois State Board of Elections’ decision to end the state’s participation in the widely-criticized Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program. “It is reassuring to see Illinois withdraw...
Feb 1, 2019 | Yednock
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, announced the opening of his constituent services office in Ottawa. He is encouraging all residents to reach out to his office should they need assistance with accessing or navigating state services. “As state...
Feb 1, 2019 | D'Amico
CHICAGO – In an effort to reduce the wage gap between men and women, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that aims to reduce pay discrimination against women by barring employers from forcing job applicants to reveal their wage or salary...
Feb 1, 2019 | Willis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, is backing efforts to help ensure women are paid equally as men that are doing the same job by sponsoring legislation that would prohibit employers from using an unfair practice that locks women and minorities...
Feb 1, 2019 | Slaughter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to promote women’s equality, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring legislation to prevent salary discrimination and help ensure equal pay for women in Illinois. “Women deserve equal pay for equal work, and...