SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the end of legislative session this weekend, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, released the following statement:“One month after I had the honor of becoming state Representative, the House voted to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour....
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault and other violent crimes can rest assured that statements they provide for a defendant’s parole or clemency hearing will remain confidential under legislation passed unanimously through the Illinois House by state Rep....
“Through my work at a nonprofit organization that serves under-resourced youth, I felt the impacts of Rauner’s budget crisis every day. Listening to Governor Pritzker’s address today gave me hope that Illinois is on the path to rebuilding our schools, social service...