Jan 17, 2019 | Carroll
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Helping to curb gun violence in Illinois, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, is highlighting a new law that establishes measures to crack down on gun dealers and illegal gun trafficking. “These are the types of commonsense, bipartisan...
Jan 17, 2019 | Willis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local teachers would be able to receive fair pay raises under legislation introduced by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, repealing an unfair Rauner-era law that inadvertently capped many teachers’ salary. “Bruce Rauner’s policies reflected...
Jan 17, 2019 | Jones
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is seeking residents’ input on new and creative bill ideas for the upcoming legislative session. “I want my residents to know that they can come to me for anything they might need help with or with ideas...
Jan 17, 2019 | Slaughter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is asking residents of his district to send in ideas for legislation for the upcoming legislative session beginning later this month. “It is important for my constituents to know that I am their voice in...
Jan 17, 2019 | Stuart
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, requiring hospitals and other health care facilities to develop a workplace violence prevention program to help address increased violence toward registered nurses took effect on Jan. 1...