Latest Updates:
Kifowit Hosting Coffee Stops across the Area in March
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to meet with her to discuss issues they care about at her “Coffee with Kifowit” stops throughout her district in March.
Hernandez Fighting to Lower Taxes on School Supplies and Clothing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to lowering taxes on working families, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is backing legislation that would create a state sales tax holiday on clothing and school supplies in early August.
Rep. Welch Honored with 2018 Friend of Education Award from IEA
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To honor his work in supporting the education of the youth of the State of Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has been selected to be the recipient of the 2018 Friend of Education Award from the Illinois Education Association-National Education Association.
Scherer Boosts Taxpayer Transparency With New Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a bid to improve government transparency State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored legislation requiring local governments to inform the public when they enter in sexual harassment settlements.
Manley Highlights New Romeoville Metra Station, Welcomes First Commuters
ROMEOVILLE, IL. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently joined Romeoville Mayor John Noak and other members of the community to welcome the first commuters to the long-awaited Romeoville Metra Station, which began service on February 5, by serving passengers coffee and muffins donated by the local Starbucks and Citgo station.
Stuart Opposes Governor’s Proposed Property Tax Increase
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is opposing efforts by the governor to push the state’s pension bills onto local school districts, as outlined in his budget address last week.
Stuart to Host “Coffee with Katie” in O’Fallon
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – With the new legislative session in full swing, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, wants to give residents an opportunity to share their concerns on Friday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Egg & I located at 445-D Regency Park in O’Fallon.
Manley Celebrates Launch of Women United
JOLIET, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting the launch of the Women United Project for Will County, after attending the United Way of Will County’s Little Black Dress Soiree on February 1 at the Renaissance Center.
Crespo: Billions in Debt and Governor Fails to Lay Out a Path Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after Governor Rauner’s Budget Address
Moeller: Time for Rauner to Lead
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, released the following statement following Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address:
Hernandez to Governor: This is Not the Time for Political Games
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement after the Governor Rauner’s Budget Address:
Hoffman: Governor’s Budget Address Inconsistent with Actions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the moments following Governor Rauner’s budget address, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville released the following statement:
Evans Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s annual budget address:
Scherer Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Rauner’s annual budget address, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement.
Stuart Responds to Rauner Budget Address, Calls for Cooperation
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner’s budget address on Wednesday:
Manley Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Calls on Gov. Rauner to Propose Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual state budget address:
Harper: Governor’s Record Speaks for Itself
SPRINGFIELD, Ill– In the moments after Governor Rauner’s budget address, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement:
Lilly Urges Governor to Compromise on Budget, Focuses on Protecting Illinois Families
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, released the following statement after Gov. Rauner’s budget address on Wednesday: