Latest Updates:
Scherer-Backed Measure to Cut Fees for New Entrepreneurs Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to assist first time business owners by waiving state fees is now law following a vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto.
Crespo Highlights Bilingual Education Funding at Latino Caucus Town Hall, Recognized at Annual Statewide Bilingual Conference
CHICAGO – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, highlighted efforts to ensure full-funding of bilingual education at the Illinois’ Latino Caucus’ Town Hall Meeting.
Mussman Serves as Principal for a Day at Horizon Elementary
HANOVER PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently accepted an invitation to participate in School District U-46’s Principal for a Day program at Hanover Park’s Horizon Elementary School with Principal Jennifer Schwardt.
Harper Backs Effort to Withdraw Illinois from Trump’s Phony Voter Fraud Commission
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is demanding Illinois withdraw from Donald Trump’s sham election commission which puts residents’ personal information in jeopardy and could lead to millions of legal voters being denied the right to vote in order to justify Trump’s brazen lies about voter fraud.
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.
Walsh Recognizes St. Paul’s Baseball Team on Winning State Title
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, recently recognized St. Paul the Apostle’s baseball team on winning the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) 1A state title.
Rep. Mah, Commissioner Cabonargi to Host Property Tax Appeal Workshop
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi are offering local residents an opportunity to potentially cut their property tax bills before the upcoming appeal deadline at a Property Tax Appeal Workshop Thursday at the Pui Tak Center in Chinatown.
Mussman Asks for Legislative Ideas from Residents
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging local residents to submit ideas for new laws or changes to current ones for the upcoming 2018 legislative session in January.
Welch Encourages Holiday Shoppers to Review Annual Toy Safety Guide
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is encouraging consumers to avoid purchasing hazardous products over the upcoming holiday season following the recent release of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s 2017 Safe Shopping Guide.
Kifowit-Backed Plan to Reduce New Business Fees Becomes Law
AURORA, Ill. – A proposal supported by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to reduce start-up fees for small businesses is now law after an override of the governor’s veto.
Jones Recommends Parents Review Annual Toy Safety Guide before Holiday Shopping
CALUMET CITY, Ill. –As local families begin their holiday shopping, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is encouraging parents to avoid purchasing dangerous products for their children and to take appropriate precautions when giving fidget spinners and other toys with small pieces that can be choking hazards.
Walsh-Sponsored Measure Cutting Fees for New Entrepreneurs Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Entrepreneurs will now receive financial assistance in opening their first business under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, which cuts fees for first-time business owners.
Andrade Encourages Families to Check Annual Toy Safety Guide Before Holiday Shopping
CHICAGO – With the holiday shopping season upon us, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is encouraging families to avoid purchasing dangerous products for young children and to be cautious when giving toys with small pieces that are choking hazards.
Steans and Cassidy: It Would Be a Mistake to Ignore the Facts on Legalizing Marijuana
CHICAGO – The sponsors of legislation to legalize recreational cannabis for adults in Illinois pushed back against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s opposition based on a supposed lack of data to support legalization.
Harper Opposes Potential Closure of all High Schools in Greater Englewood
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement Friday after CPS announced a proposal to close all of the public high schools in West Englewood and Englewood in June of 2018:
Hernandez Partners with Community Organizations to Hold Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 19
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering up with the Little Village Chamber of Commerce, the Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn and the Town of Cicero to hold a holiday food drive from Dec. 1 to Dec. 19.
Crespo Backs Two-Year Property Tax Freeze and Other Tax Relief Efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As property taxes continue to skyrocket, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is backing legislation that would freeze property taxes for two years.
Harper Opposes Importing Elephant Trophies to United States
CHICAGO – In response to efforts by the Trump Administration to lift the import ban on elephant trophies, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is urging the president and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to maintain the ban on elephant imports.