CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is introducing legislation to ensure that Chicago Local School Councils (LSC) maintain the authority to decide if Chicago Police officers are assigned to their schools. Gill’s proposed change to state law would preempt the...
DECATUR, Ill. – Workers will be better protected under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, in response to the outbreak of disruptive anti-worker tactics during labor protests and rallies across the country. “Workers’ fundamental right to organize...
CHICAGO – The office of state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will join Northwest Side organizations Tuesday to remember those lost prematurely due to homelessness and to encourage further action to prevent tragedies. A Homeless Persons Memorial Service will take...
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – Residents can share their thoughts on state and local issues directly with state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, at her upcoming Coffee and Conversation stop on Saturday, Jan. 20 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Dunkin Donuts located at 12807 S....
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, put her support behind a measure to guarantee renters the right to pay landlords in cash, which went into effect just a few days ago. “Housing is a human right that we need to preserve for every Illinoisan, including...