Hurley Overrides Governor’s Veto of Equal Pay for Women

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To reduce the wage gap between men and women in Illinois, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, joined a bipartisan effort to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of an equal pay bill. “Women make up half of the workforce in the United States, but the average...

Hurley Introduces Measure Aimed at Curbing Human Trafficking

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hoping to alert truck drivers to the warning signs of human trafficking, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, introduced legislation this week that will require curriculum on human trafficking for those obtaining their CDL license in Illinois. “Truck...

Hurley Advances Bill to Protect Victims of Fraudulent Deeds

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to crack down on fraudulent alteration to property deeds, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, passed legislation through committee this week that extends the program allowing clerk and recorder’s offices the mechanism to detect and enforce...

Hurley Named Chair of New Committee, Police & First Responders

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will continue to prioritize the needs of first responders as the newly appointed chairperson of the House Police & First Responders Committee, stand up for the needs of local priorities on a key budget...