Mar 2, 2021 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – As a longtime advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, recently introduced legislation to expand the statutory definition of domestic violence to include acts of economic and financial abuse. “One of the many ways...
Mar 2, 2021 | Avelar
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – In an effort to recognize the hard work and bravery of healthcare workers during COVID-19, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is currently accepting nominations for her local Healthcare Hero Awards. “When I talk to families in the...
Mar 2, 2021 | Ness
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – As National Consumer Protection Week begins, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is alerting residents to vaccine scams and other COVID-19 related fraud. “Our community has come together in many ways as we continue to fight the COVID-19...
Feb 26, 2021 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – As part of his continued efforts to lower property taxes for residents, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, introduced legislation to raise the maximum reductions for two property tax exemptions and provide more financial assistance to...
Feb 26, 2021 | Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. – As the student loan crisis continues to impact college students nationwide, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is supporting legislation to protect college students from carrying the burden of unnecessary student loan debt. y “For many students,...