BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A pair of initiatives led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Illinois Secretary of State were signed into law Friday, strengthening the state’s move over “Scott’s Law”zones and bringing increased scrutiny to catalytic converter...
PALATINE, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed’s meeting with a local resident in need has led to a new law helping modest-income families make ends meet. Syed’s office worked closely with a constituent who identified a loophole that was unfairly disqualifying some...
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is remembering Bob Newhart, the legendary performer born in Oak Park and forever attached to Chicago: “Few people have the opportunity to touch as many lives positively as Bob Newhart did. For decades he brought...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer released the following statement: “The murder of Sonya Massey is an unacceptable tragedy, the likes of which we have seen far too often. She was a daughter, mother, and an integral part of her community—and her life mattered....
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable. “Securing affordable...