Benton Bill Would Restore Tax Break for Workers’ Union Dues

PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is supporting union workers by introducing a bill to restore a tax benefit which was recently taken away by Washington politicians. Benton’s measure would allow workers to deduct their union dues from their...

Stava-Murray Receives 100% Score from Humane Society

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, received a perfect score of 100% from the Illinois Humane Society, for her legislative work on behalf of animals and support for animal rights causes. “Animals can’t advocate for themselves, and need...

Walsh Announces New District Office Location

JOLIET, IL –State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, has opened a new constituent service office at 3141 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet. “While we’ve been at the old location for years, it was time to move to a location that is more accessible for the majority of our residents,”...