Rep. Syed Passes License to Read Act, Empowers Local Libraries

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, recently passed a measure to give the Secretary of State the power to negotiate with publishers of e-books and audiobooks on behalf of all Illinois libraries. “The License to Read Act makes long-term economic...

Canty, Pacione-Zayas Pass Bill to Increase Salary Transparency

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Prospective employees may soon have access to increased salary transparency from potential employers, thanks to a new measure led by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights) and state Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago). “Wages and...

Benton Voices Support for Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is joining legislative colleagues in voicing support for a recent push to include tax credits for volunteer firefighters in the FY2024 Illinois Budget. The effort gained increased urgency following the deadly,...