OTTAWA, Ill. – A strong proponent for workers’ rights and safety, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, joined 25 union workers of Teamsters Local 179 and over 100 United Auto Workers (UAW) Wednesday in response to Republic Services refusal to negotiate fair...
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Local communities are taking advantage of $500,000 in state grants pushed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to purchase new equipment for police and fire, support storm drain engineering in Stookey Township and encourage economic development for...
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A measure backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, that requires the suspension of the drivers’ licenses of defendants who fail to appear in court for traffic offenses was signed into law earlier this week. “The safety of...
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – Families and seniors will see relief from prescription drug price gouging under a new law passed by state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, cracking down on the tactics big pharma middlemen use to artificially inflate the cost of lifesaving...
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley (D-Joliet), in her ongoing commitment to inclusive governance, launched the inaugural Neurodiversity Legislative Advisory Committee (NeuroLAC). The monthly gathering intends to serve as a dedicated forum for...