Latest Updates:
Kifowit to Host Developmental Disabilities Resource Forum in Aurora
AURORA, Ill. – To help local families access critical services, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will host a Developmental Disabilities Resource Forum next Thursday, August 15 at 6 p.m. at the Aurora Library – Eola Branch, located at 555 South Eola Road.
Mason Named Edgar Fellow, Slated to Participate in Distinguished Legislative Training
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, was one of 40 individuals chosen to participate in this year’s Edgar Fellows Program, a program founded by former Gov. Jim Edgar aimed at developing leadership skills in Illinois lawmakers and civic leaders.
Welch Outraged by Westlake Bankruptcy Declaration
MELROSE PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside issued the following statement regarding the decision by Pipeline Health to declare Westlake Hospital’s bankruptcy:
Lilly Bill to Deny Inheritances for Elder Abuse Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly to help protect the elderly from abuse was recently signed into law.
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe Urges Pritzker to Sign Critical Senior Property Tax Relief Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign legislation that would help seniors maintain a vital tax-saving exemption without reapplying annually, removing a burdensome process for Cook County seniors and preventing taxes from unfairly rising.
LaPointe Demands Illinois to Enact New Gun Safety Reforms
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the tragic and deadly shootings in El Paso, Texas, Dayton, Ohio, and Chicago over this past weekend:
Yednock to Demand Tax Reform for Middle Class as Member of Property Tax Relief Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will fight for reforms that put Illinois Valley homeowners first and ease the burden of property taxes as a member of a new Property Tax Relief Task Force.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Fight for Middle-Class Tax Relief on Property Tax Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will push for reforms that ease the burden of property taxes and put middle-class families first as a member of the newly-formed Property Tax Relief Task Force.
Mason Appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
GURNEE, Ill. – Continuing her work to enact property tax relief for middle-class homeowners, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will serve on the Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force to help develop new policies to lower property taxes.
Kifowit Appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy for property tax relief for middle and working class families, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was appointed to the Property Tax Relief Task Force this week after Governor J.B Pritzker signed legislation Kifowit sponsored into law.
State Rep. Walker Appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, has been appointed to the newly-created Property Tax Relief Task Force focused on determining viable short and long-term solutions to Illinois’ burdensome property tax rates.
Mayfield to Combat Skyrocketing Property Taxes on Property Tax Relief Task Force
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will push for property tax relief for suburban families as a member of the newly-formed Property Tax Task Force.
Davis Named to Property Tax Relief Task Force
EAST HAZEL CREST, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will join a bipartisan Property Tax Relief Task Force aimed at delivering comprehensive solutions to lower property tax bills for homeowners statewide.
Lilly’s Equal Pay Measure Now Law in Illinois
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D- Chicago, celebrated the enactment of a law to help ensure equal pay for women by banning an unfair practice that companies use to lock women into a lifetime of unfair pay.
Tarver Named to Property Tax Relief Task Force
CHICAGO – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, will join a bipartisan Property Tax Relief Task Force aimed at delivering recommendations to provide real property tax relief for homeowners under legislation signed Friday.
Lilly Attends the Opening of New Academic and Residential Complex at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly recently joined academic and community leaders for the opening of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s (UIC) Academic and Residential Complex.
Hernandez Hosts Property Tax Appeal Seminar with Assessor’s Office
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, hosted a property tax appeal seminar with Kane County Assessor Mark Armstrong and Aurora Township Assessor Davis Offutt on Tuesday. Deputies from the Assessors officer were on site to look over individual bills to spot discrepancies or possible savings.
Mussman Joins Palatine Township Assessor Terry Kelly for Property Tax Appeal Seminar
PALATINE, Ill. – To make sure that residents are not overpaying on their property taxes, State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, accompanied Palatine Township Assessor Terry Kelly on Tuesday to provide a Property Tax Appeal Seminar to residents.