Teacher Bills Co-Sponsored by State Rep. Katie Stuart Become Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two bills sponsored by State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to address Illinois’ ongoing teacher shortage have now become law. HB 5472 removes barriers that prevented retired teachers from serving as substitute teachers without jeopardizing...

Walker Backs Plan to Prohibit Untraceable “Ghost Guns”

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The sale and possession of un-serialized “ghost guns” would be banned under a plan backed this month by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights. “It’s important that guns have serial numbers so that our law enforcement can effectively...

Rep. Hernandez to Host Día de Los Niños Celebration

CICERO, Ill. — To honor children and promote children’s literacy, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is hosting a Día de Los Niños (Children’s Day) Celebration on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at her district office located at 6117 Cermak Rd....