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Crespo: Governor’s Talk of Fiscal Discipline Nothing More than Political Rhetoric
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after the Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address:
Walsh Wants Less Politics, More Work From Rauner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address, state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, issued the following statement in response to the Governors outlook of Illinois:
Crespo, Latino Caucus Respond to Governor’s Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, co-chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, issued the following statement after the governor’s State of the State Address:
Mussman Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, shared the following statement in the moments after the governor’s State of the State address:
Hoffman: New Electronic Renewal for Disabled Parking Placards Streamlines Process
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With recent news of a newly established method enabling disabled persons to more easily renew handicap parking placards, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is offering praise to the streamlined process.
Scherer’s Event to Help People Save on Taxes
DECATUR, Ill. – To help people in the community save more on their state income taxes this coming April, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting a state income tax seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 13th starting 5 p.m. at the Richland Community Colleges Shilling Education Center, located at 1 College Park in Decatur.
Rep. Mah to Host Free Utility Clinic for Local Residents
CHICAGO – To ensure that bill-payers are not overpaying for services, the Citizens Utility Board and state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, will be hosting a clinic to help residents possibly save money on electric, gas and phone bills on Monday, February 5 at John C. Haines Elementary School in Chicago.
Rep. Mah Pushes to Protect Veterans, Increase Disease Reporting Requirements
CHICAGO – With outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease since 2015 resulting in the deaths of 12 residents at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy, IL, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is supporting a measure that would bring stricter requirements for reporting instances of infectious diseases.
Stuart, Granite City Assessor Help Local Homeowners at Property Tax Appeal Seminar
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – This past Saturday, residents learned how to appeal the appraisal of their homes and potentially reduce their property taxes during a free seminar hosted by state Rep. Katie Stuart and Granite City Township Assessor Deborah Gray.
Stuart Seeks Ideas for New State Legislation from Local Residents
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As the new legislative session approaches, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, asks residents to submit their ideas for new legislation.
Hoffman-Sponsored Resolution Demands Answers to Legionnaires Outbreak at Quincy Veterans Home
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Following the outbreak of legionnaires’ disease at the Quincy veterans home, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is introducing a resolution demanding answers for our veterans.
Mussman: New Bill to Protect Illinois Taxpayers from Misguided Federal Tax Plan
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In response to the new federal tax plan, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting a bill designed to shield Illinois taxpayers from increased tax rates.
Stuart to Host Coffee with Katie after Start of Session
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As the new legislative session begins in Springfield, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting Coffee with Katie on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Starbucks, located at 1077 Collinsville Crossing Blvd. in Collinsville.
Scherer Joins Eisenhower Students for day at the Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, gave a personal tour of the Capitol, including the House Floor, with students from Molly Reeder-Foust’s art class from Eisenhower High School in Decatur, IL. The students currently have their art projects on public display on the 1st floor of the Capitol.
Scherer-Sponsored Student Loan Bill of Rights Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation aimed at protecting Illinois students from predatory lenders is now law, after efforts by co-sponsor state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to pass the legislation despite a veto by Governor Bruce Rauner.
Kifowit-Supported Bill to Alleviate State Substitute Teacher Shortage Becomes Law
AURORA, Ill. – A proposal to remove cost barriers for substitute teachers, backed by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is now law in an effort to address the state shortage of substitute educators.
Crespo to Host Seminar to Help Residents Learn About Ways to Lower Their State Tax Bill
HANOVER PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, will host a free State Tax Credits 101 Seminar for residents on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Township Senior Center, located at 240 IL-59 in Bartlett.
Stuart to Host Free Property Tax Appeal Seminar in Granite City Township
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Residents wanting to learn how to save money on their property tax bills are encouraged to attend a free property tax appeal seminar hosted by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Granite City Township Center located at 2060 Delmar Ave. in Granite City.