SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of hate crimes will now be able to seek greater financial compensation from their assailants thanks to a new law sponsored by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, which took effect this week. “I was horrified by the acts of violence...
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – Illinois veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and their dependents will now have access to a new legal hotline thanks to legislation backed by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, which will provide assistance in matters...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the holiday shopping season underway, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is reminding local families to take extra precautions to protect young children from potentially dangerous toys. “As families begin their holiday shopping, it’s...
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, and 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea will help connect local job seekers with nearly 50 local employers looking to hire at a job...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is working to address a shortage of qualified substitute teachers by enacting a new law which eliminates a burdensome licensing fee, which was pushing qualified subs out of the classroom. “As a parent, I...
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is teaming up with Dress for Success Chicago and is encouraging residents to donate new or gently used women’s professional clothing, which will help local women in need compete for jobs and succeed in...