Walsh Emphasizes I-80 Bridge Repair in Committee

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, held a hearing with the House Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee in Springfield last week to hear testimony from state and Will County transportation officials on the safety and...

Walsh Calls for Emergency Repairs to Des Plaines River Bridge

 JOLIET, Ill. – Responding to reports that the Des Plaines River Bridge has been rated in critical condition, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, stressed that the state is taking this situation very seriously.    “The dangerous situation at the Des Plaines River...

Walsh Applauds Decision to End Participation in Crosscheck

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, applauded the Illinois State Board of Elections’ decision to end the state’s participation in the widely-criticized Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program. “It is reassuring to see Illinois withdraw...

Walsh Wants Public to Submit Legislative Ideas

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is welcoming input from local residents, business leaders and community organizations on legislation they would like to see drafted and implemented during the 101st General Assembly. “As a public servant, if I’m not...