Stuart Issues Statement on Signing of Paid Leave Law

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, which guarantees an annual 40 hours of paid leave for most workers in Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued a statement and sought to clarify what the new law does and doesn’t do....

Harper Hails Signing of Paid Leave Law

CHICAGO – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, the Paid Leave For All Workers Act, by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is hailing the new measure. “This law is great news for working people and their families across Illinois,...

Davis Measure Takes the Next Step to Build a South Suburban Airport

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, successfully passed out of committee legislation that will require the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport in Peotone. “In spite of being legally...

UPDATE – 71st & Pulaski

“I’ve heard concerns from residents and community organizations about repurposing thefacility at 71st Street and Pulaski Road for migrant housing. I thank everyone for theirthoughtful feedback. After careful consideration, IDHS determined the site is not aviable...