Avelar to Host Women in Business Roundtable

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. —  In honor of Women’s History Month, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, in partnership with the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Women in Business roundtable event on Monday, March 27 from 8-9 a.m. at the Bolingbrook...

Mayfield Bill Would Require Off-Site Removal of Coal Ash

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is fighting to safeguard fresh water resources, particularly Lake Michigan, with a bill that would require operators of coal-fired power plants to remove toxic byproducts of coal power generation to safe...

Scherer-Backed Bill Guaranteeing Paid Leave Bill Signed Into Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Workers will receive a guaranteed five days of paid personal time off or sick leave under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “Protecting workers doesn’t just mean making sure they’re shielded from harassment, discrimination and...