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Bristow and Manar Join University of Illinois at Chicago and Lewis and Clark Community College in Announcing New Opportunities for Nursing Students in Metro East and Central Illinois

Jun 4, 2018 | Bristow

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, and state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, have been working with the University of Illinois at Chicago and Lewis and Clark Community College to provide nursing students in the Metro East and Central Illinois...

Lilly’s Tobacco 21 Bill Passes Illinois House

Jun 4, 2018 | Lilly

SPRINGFILED, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, legislation to raise the age to buy tobacco products in Illinois passed the House last week with bipartisan support. “This is a public health issue for our young children who need to be focused on doing the...

Rep. Carroll Continues Fight for Extended Gun Waiting Period Legislation Blocked by Governor

Jun 4, 2018 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, passed legislation on Wednesday that would extend the waiting period when purchasing all guns to 72 hours and close the “gun show” loophole after the legislation was vetoed and amended by the governor....

Gordon-Booth Passes Measure to Help Economic Development Plans in Downtown Peoria

Jun 4, 2018 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working with local officials, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, passed legislation to streamline the process of using tax incentives for businesses, including OSF Health Care, that can take part the Rivers Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ)...

Jones Works to Protect Taxpayer Dollars, Reduce Utility Costs and Restore Funding to Social Services

Jun 4, 2018 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During the normal legislative session, which concluded on Thurs., May 31, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, pushed legislation to promote government transparency and protect hard working Illinois families from paying unnecessarily to state...

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