Gordon-Booth Backs End of ‘Captive Audience Meetings’

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, would prohibit employers from forcing workers to attend anti-union, political or religious meetings on company time if the employee does not wish to participate. “Illinois is a...

Scherer Applauds Efforts to Commemorate 1908 Springfield Race Riot

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Monday, encouraging ongoing conversations by the U.S. Department of the Interior about commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riot: “I’m glad that so many Central Illinois voices...