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Madigan Announces Appointment of Rep. Greg Harris as Majority Leader

Jan 10, 2019 | Harris, Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday announcing his appointment of state Rep. Greg Harris as House majority leader: “At my request, Representative Greg Harris will serve as House majority leader. This is the first in a...

Mussman Promotes Good Government, Pushes Reform of Illinois Tollway System

Jan 10, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To end an era of mismanagement in the Illinois Tollway System, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported new legislation to reform the way the organization is administrated. “For far too long the Illinois Tollway board has shown...

Villanueva Sworn In, to Push for Bold Progressive Reforms in First Term

Jan 9, 2019 | Villanueva

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after being sworn in as state representative of the 21st District for the 101st General Assembly:“After four years of dysfunction under the Rauner administration, residents of...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Calls on Federal Government to Combat Domestic Violence

Jan 9, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is calling on Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, demanding federal officials restore protections for survivors of abuse which were allowed to lapse in 2019. “Every day, countless women...

Turner Sworn in for New Term, Focuses on Reforms to Provide More Opportunities to Community

Jan 9, 2019 | Turner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, took the oath of office Wednesday, pledging to continue his efforts to raise the minimum wage, protect health care and prioritize the needs of local families. “I am honored to continue to serve the people of...

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