SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is fighting to cut taxes for 97% of taxpayers and make the wealthy pay their fair share with the fair tax amendment, which will also help fund critical services and public education.“Illinois’ middle class is...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, to help prevent homelessness among youth recently passed the Illinois House.“Far too many children and young people in Illinois experience homelessness and children and youth of color...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measured backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, responding to the dramatic increase in hate crimes by enhancing penalties for crimes committed against congregants in churches, mosques, synagogues and other houses of worship recently...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cook County seniors would have easier access to property tax relief under legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, eliminating a burdensome provision that requires local seniors to reapply for tax relief every year.“In Cook...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is fighting to give parents control of their local schools by passing legislation that changes Chicago’s appointed school board into an elected, representative school board that answers to local families and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, bipartisan legislation to raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21 is now law after it was signed yesterday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Tobacco use has severe and significant consequences to our health and if...