Yednock Announces Opening of District Office

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...

D’Amico Supports Effort to Reduce Gender Wage Gap

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...

Willis Backs Efforts to Fight Pay Inequity

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...

Slaughter Supports Bill to Ensure Equal Pay for Women

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...

State Rep. Maurice West Backs Equal Pay Measure

ROCKFORD, Ill. – In an effort to reduce the wage gap between men and women, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is backing an equal pay measure that would prohibit employers from asking applicants about their previous pay history. “No woman should be locked into a...