SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Criminals making, carrying or distributing untraceable or undetectable firearms would face stricter penalties under a bill backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport. “Guns that can’t be detected with a metal detector represent a unique threat to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children who are victims of sexual assault will be spared more hardship under a bill proposed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, which would allow courts to prevent accused predators from personally questioning their accusers. “As a prosecutor,...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students would receive much-needed student loan relief under a bill proposed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, which creates a tax credit to offset a portion of loan payments every year. “We want our children to pursue higher...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new bill backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will help law enforcement catch criminals in the modern age and crack down on criminals who attempt to exploit women and children online.“As technology has advanced, criminals have always...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a move prioritizing children’s health, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, recently voted to raise the age to legally buy cigarettes and other nicotine products to 21. “Parents across Illinois agree: our children’s health should always be our...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his commitment to fight for equal pay for all women, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, helped pass legislation this week that would prohibit employers from asking applicants about their previous salary history, potentially locking them...