Jun 12, 2018 | Burke_K
OAK LAWN, Ill. – As college students across the state recover from years of budget instability under Governor Bruce Rauner, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Oak Lawn led the charge on a measure to expand access to grants for low-income students and is urging the governor to...
Jun 12, 2018 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In a bipartisan effort to protect Illinois veterans, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently introduced legislation to allow for additional penalties for assault and battery committed against a service member or veteran. “Any attack or...
Jun 12, 2018 | Connor
LOCKPORT, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will partner with career planning experts from Lewis University to provide a free resume writing workshop to local residents at the White Oak Library, located at 121 E. 8th St. in Lockport, on Thursday, June 21 at...
Jun 12, 2018 | Halpin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, prohibiting consumer reporting agencies from charging fees to individuals trying to prevent identity theft by freezing their credit reports is now law. “In the wake of the Equifax data...
Jun 12, 2018 | Harper
CHICAGO – To help kids stay active and learn valuable skills over the summer months, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is encouraging local youth to apply for a summer job through the One Summer Chicago program. “The One Summer Chicago youth jobs program is an...