Stuart-Backed Obstetrician Loan Forgiveness Bill Signed

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Representative Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, applauds the signing of SB 3017 into law by Governor JB Pritzker on May 17th, 2022. The new law expands eligibility for loan forgiveness programs for obstetricians and certain other obstetric...

Rep. Hernandez Honors Heroism of Cicero Firefighter

CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and state Rep. Michael Zalewski, D-Riverside, presented Riverside resident and Cicero firefighter Lt. Brian Kulaga with a resolution commending his bravery and service during a fire emergency. “Even when...

Ford Proposal Aimed at Preventing Catalytic Converter Theft Now Law

CHICAGO – A measure from state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, designed to stop catalytic converter thieves from cashing in at scrap yards has been signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise because bad actors saw it as an easy...