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Slaughter Supports Creation of Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to give Illinois teens and young adults the chance to advise lawmakers on policies affecting them.
Didech, Carroll to Host Tax Education Seminar
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – With Tax Day less than a month away, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, and state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, are partnering to host a tax relief seminar on Monday, March 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Alcott Center, located at 530 Bernard Dr. in Buffalo Grove.
Andrade Backs Bill to End Youth Homelessness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Due to the substantial number of young persons in the state who are homeless, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, has signed on to legislation to address the crises.
Manley Promotes Good Government, Leads Charge on Township Consolidation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently introduced House Bill 3301, which would eliminate the office of township clerk in each Township of Will County that resides within the 98th Illinois House Legislative District, eliminating duplicative services, saving taxpayer dollars.
Harper Leads Anti-Hunger Measure Through House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To expand options for people experiencing food insecurity, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure through an Illinois House committee to ensure individuals who are unable to prepare food themselves can still receive assistance through a key anti-hunger program.
Didech Supports Security Grants for Places of Worship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the horrific terror attacks in Charleston, Pittsburgh, and New Zealand, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is supporting a bill that would provide funding for places of worship to make security improvements.
Greenwood, Hoffman Sponsor Legislation to Help Military Personnel Receive Professional Licensure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Reps. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, and Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, are sponsoring legislation that would help active duty service members stationed on Illinois military bases receive professional licenses for employment.
Mah Advances Plan to Create Asian American Family Commission
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new panel will advise state agencies and officials on the needs of Asian American families under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which received approval from the House Human Services Committee on Wednesday.
Equal Pay Legislation Advances to Senate, Stuart Calls for Support with Equal Pay Petition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To fight against wage discrimination in the workplace, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, sponsored and supported House Bill 834, which passed out of the Illinois House last week with overwhelming bipartisan support.
State Rep. Walker Supports Anti-Harassment Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to eliminate harassment within the workplace, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is backing legislation to create a Private Sector Workplace Anti-Harassment Task Force that will work with advocates, stakeholders and businesses to create recommendations to address the issue.
Lilly Highlights Black Caucus Scholarship Opportunity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to make college more affordable by highlighting a scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students offered through the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation.“As the cost of college continues...
Yednock Legislation to Provide Labor Education for Firefighters Passes Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, to allow firefighter academy graduates to receive a brief history of the labor movement for firefighters passed out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support.
Mah Moves to Protect Consumers from Hidden Rebate Card Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois retailers would be prohibited from issuing prepaid rebate and promotional cards with hidden fees under a measure introduced by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which recently passed out of the House and now moves to the Senate.
Yednock Legislation to Provide Labor Education for Firefighters Passes Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, to allow firefighter academy graduates to receive a brief history of the labor movement for firefighters passed out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support.
Manley-Backed Measure to Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Passes Out of Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A piece of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 years old recently passed out of the Illinois House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Jones Votes to Strengthen Laws Supporting Equal Pay for Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, recently voted to support equal pay by passing a measure that cracks down on employers that use discriminatory practices to lock women into a lifetime of unfair wages.
Lilly Votes to Strengthen Equal Pay Laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D- Chicago, voted to prohibit an unfair practice that companies use to lock women into a lifetime of unfair pay, joining a bipartisan majority to toughen the state’s equal pay laws.
Hernandez Urges Congress to Pass Dream Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to fighting back against the bigotry of Donald Trump, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is urging the newly Democratic U.S. House of Representatives to pass protections for the thousands of young people whose livelihood hangs in limbo ever since the shameful rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.