Rep. Pappas Rejects Legislative Pension

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – Following through on her commitment to promote fiscal responsibility, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, opted out of the legislative pension system as one of her first official acts in office.“Our state faces many fiscal challenges, which is why...

Carroll Meets with HANA to Discuss Diversity, Legislative Agenda

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, met with representatives of the HANA Center to discuss potential legislation in an effort to lift up minority communities in Illinois. “A more diverse and inclusive community brings new voices to the...

Smith Responds to Legionnaires’ Death at Manteno Veterans Home

MANTEO, Ill. – Following news that a resident who recently contracted Legionnaires’ disease at the Manteno Veterans Home has passed away, State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is calling for action by the veterans home and the Department of Veterans Affairs. “First I...