Mar 17, 2022 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of efforts to recognize Women’s History Month, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is meeting with women entrepreneurs and encouraging residents to shop local and support women-owned businesses in the Rockford region. “Our area is home to many...
Mar 15, 2022 | Welch
Springfield, IL – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is delighted to welcome back guests to the House of Representatives two years after a global health pandemic forced the chamber to institute health and safety mitigations. “This is really a testament to the people of...
Mar 10, 2022 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To encourage and support work-based learning, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that would create a pilot program to provide support services to individuals in apprenticeship programs. “Apprenticeship programs are valuable...
Mar 9, 2022 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To encourage civic engagement among young people, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that provides an excused absence for middle and high school students to engage in a civic event. “Illinois’ young people are more civically engaged...
Mar 9, 2022 | Hurley
CHICAGO – As part of her efforts to reduce crime and increase community safety, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, passed a bill that further regulates the sale of tire rims, recyclable metal and catalytic converters. “I am deeply concerned about the rise in catalytic...