Stuart Celebrates Library Grants to Local Schools

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is announcing that three local school districts have received a total of over $10,000 in grants from the Secretary of State.  “School libraries are indispensable resources that help enrich the lives and...

Buckner Applauds $95M for Statewide Passenger Rail

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is announcing the release of $95 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to expand Illinois’ passenger rail system, including major renovations for Chicago’s Union Station. “Union Station plays a vital role...

Hoffman and Stuart React to Announced U.S. Steel Sale

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are insisting that local workers are heard as Nippon Steel Corporation moves to acquire U.S. Steel without engaging the United Steelworkers (USW) union. Hoffman and Stuart...