Buckner Applauds $95M for Statewide Passenger Rail

Dec 20, 2023 | Buckner

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

Dec 18, 2023 | Hoffman

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...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Free Turkey Giveaway

Dec 18, 2023 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – In partnership with Meridian Retailers, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will hold a turkey giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1, East Benton Street in Aurora. “I’m excited to be able to give back to my community by passing...