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Manley Named to House Leadership, Committee Posts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will lead as Assistant Majority Leader for the House Democratic Caucus and serve as an advocate for her district as a member of committees focused on human services, transportation and financial institutions.
Walsh Applauds Gov. Pritzker on Fulfilling Promises to State Workers
JOLIET, Ill. –State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D- Elwood, praised Gov. J.B. Pritzker for delivering on promises made to state workers that had been denied by former Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Didech Backs Measure to Crack Down on Workplace Harassment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring everyone has a safe and constructive work environment, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is supporting legislation that would address harassment-related issues by developing model policies and best practices for employers.
Scherer Welcomes Local Pastor to Deliver Opening Prayer
DECATUR, Ill. – Pastor Silas Johnson of Calvary Baptist Church in Springfield delivered the invocation to the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday as a guest of state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Mussman Renews Pledge to Advocate for Education and Human Services in House Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will continue her advocacy for children, education and individuals with disabilities while serving on House committees for Human Services, Adoption & Child Welfare, Appropriations – Human Services and Mental Health.
Lilly to Focus on Consumer Protection, Human Services and Public Safety as Member of Key House Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will work to rebuild Illinois’ human services infrastructure and focus on consumer protection and public safety as a member of key House committees this legislative session.
Stuart Visits Maryville Community Library for Storytime
MARYVILLE, Ill. – To highlight Library Lovers’ Month, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently visited the Maryville Community Library for Children’s Storytime.
Stuart Highlights New Committee Assignments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As she returns to Springfield for legislative session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting her new committee assignments. Stuart will serve on the following committees during the 2019-20 sessions: Appropriations – Elementary...
Gong-Gershowitz Introduces Bills to Create Fair Workplace Harassment Reporting Standards
SPRINGFIELD – Continuing her efforts to combat workplace harassment, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, introduced a package of bills to create an improved reporting process.
Kifowit to Host Digital Safety Seminar
AURORA, Ill. – To equip residents with information about how to use technology safely, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting a digital safety seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Eola Road Branch of the Aurora Library, located at 555 S. Eola Road in Aurora.
Welch Aims to Turn New Page for Illinois as Chair of Key House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will push to build a brighter future for working families across the state as the new chairperson of a top house committee tasked with handling a wide portfolio of issues including economic justice, infrastructure investment, government transparency and more.
Crespo Introduces Legislation to Promote Safe Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to school violence, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is working to require schools districts to establish a team and protocol as part of a violence-prevention strategy.
Didech to Work on Property Tax Relief, Good Government Reforms in Committee Assignments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, plans to provide a fresh perspective on ways to enact real property tax relief, as well as increase government transparency and accountability, as a member of the House Counties and Townships Committee and State Government Administration Committee.
Crespo Responds to One-Year Anniversary of Debt Transparency Act Report, Calls for Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The one-year anniversary edition of the Debt Transparency Act (DTA) report, which was a result of legislation led by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, revealed that systemic budgetary issues have not been addressed and due to revenue shortfalls, Illinois’ backlog of unpaid bills will grow by $1.5 to $2 billion dollars.
Gordon-Booth Sponsors Effort to Prevent Pay Discrimination Against Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is fighting for equal pay for women by sponsoring legislation to prevent gender-based pay discrimination and prohibit the practice of requiring job applicants to submit their salary history.
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.
Yednock Announces Opening of District Office
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, announced the opening of his constituent services office in Ottawa. He is encouraging all residents to reach out to his office should they need assistance with accessing or navigating state services.
Slaughter Supports Bill to Ensure Equal Pay for Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to promote women’s equality, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring legislation to prevent salary discrimination and help ensure equal pay for women in Illinois.