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Hoffman and Stuart React to Granite City Works WARN Act Notice

Hoffman and Stuart React to Granite City Works WARN Act Notice

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, expressed support for local workers after news broke Tuesday that U.S. Steel plans to lay off a significant portion of the workforce at Granite City Works.

Hoffman and Stuart React to Granite City Works WARN Act Notice

Hoffman and Stuart React to Granite City Works WARN Act Notice

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, expressed support for local workers after news broke Tuesday that U.S. Steel plans to lay off a significant portion of the workforce at Granite City Works.

Hoffman and Stuart React to Granite City Works WARN Act Notice

Hoffman Applauds Legislative Effort to Improve IDFPR Efficiency, Address Backlog

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – After hearing from numerous local professionals who were impacted by long delays getting their licenses processed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently supported a legislative proposal that will push the state agency to modernize its outdated computer systems, as well allow for extensions on expirations and renewal deadlines over the next year as the backlog is addressed.

DuBuclet Introduces Bill to Boost Illinois Tourism

DuBuclet Introduces Bill to Boost Illinois Tourism

CHICAGO – Illinois would unite businesses, cultural leaders, lawmakers and other stakeholders in an effort to create jobs and grow the economy by strengthening and supporting tourism under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago.

Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Co-Host ‘Christmas Posada’

Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Co-Host ‘Christmas Posada’

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is joining Ward 3 Alderman Ted Mesiacos to co-host the Annual Ward 3 ‘Christmas Posada’ on Sunday Dec. 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be held at the Third Ward Social Club on 612 Fifth Avenue in Aurora.

Lilly Backs Effort to Address Professional Licensing Backlog at IDFPR

Lilly Backs Effort to Address Professional Licensing Backlog at IDFPR

CHICAGO – Understanding concerns from residents impacted by long wait times, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently supported a plan to help speed up the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)’s license approval and renewal processes, and to provide leniency to professional groups that have faced issues.

Meyers-Martin Holding Winter Coat and Toy Drive

Meyers-Martin Holding Winter Coat and Toy Drive

MATTESON, Ill. — State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, is holding her ‘2nd Annual New Coat Drive for Women and Men and Toy Drive with Their Children’ in partnership with the Blessed Child Organization to benefit underserved families during the winter months.

Delgado, Villivalam-backed Water Safety Bill Off to Governor

Delgado, Villivalam-backed Water Safety Bill Off to Governor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation recently passed both chambers by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, will ensure that young children are safe in bodies of water through comprehensive water safety education. 

Rep. Buckner Calls for Investigation following CTA Train Crash

Rep. Buckner Calls for Investigation following CTA Train Crash

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement calling for a National Transportation Safety Board investigation after a serious train crash on the CTA yellow line Thursday morning, which so far has left 23 people hospitalized-three in critical condition.

Rep. Buckner Calls for Investigation following CTA Train Crash

Rep. Buckner Calls for Investigation following CTA Train Crash

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement calling for a National Transportation Safety Board investigation after a serious train crash on the CTA yellow line Thursday morning, which so far has left 23 people hospitalized-three in critical condition.

Gill Backs Effort to Address IDFPR Licensing Backlog

Gill Backs Effort to Address IDFPR Licensing Backlog

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Alarmed by the months long delays residents have experienced trying to secure professional licenses necessary for their employment, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure to require the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to modernize its outdated computer systems, as well as use discretion to extend license expirations and renewal deadlines for a year.