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Stuart to Hold Weekend Coffee With Katie Events in October
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – With school back in full swing and the fall season right around the corner, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting two upcoming “Coffee with Katie” meetings for local residents. “I've been hosting Coffee with Katie meetings since I...
Harper Helps Pass Bill to Reduce Bullying in Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, cracking down on bullying in schools and offering resources to young victims is now law. “Bullying needs to be stopped in all of Illinois’ schools, and our schools should be equipped with...
Hoffman Backed Proposal to Extend Tax Credits for Local Employers Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to reinstate and extend a tax-credit program intended to spur local economic growth and new jobs is now law. “We need to make sure that we are empowering businesses that are bringing new jobs...
Mussman Moves to Strengthen Park District Volunteer Screening Standards
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraged that a measure to strengthen park district volunteer screening processes and aims to prevent sex offenders from working with children, which she supported, was recently signed into law. “The...
Manley Visits with Local Residents and Listens to their Concerns
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently visited with local residents at a “Coffee and Conversation” she hosted in Bolingbrook “It is my goal to be accessible as possible to all of my constituents,” Manley said. “Coffee and Conversations allow me...
Hoffman Teams With Citizens Utility Board to Help Residents Save on Utility Bills
Belleville, Ill. – To connect residents with cash-saving tips to save money on their utility and phone bills, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) are partnering to host a free Utility Bill Clinic on Wednesday, October 4 from 1:00...
Stuart Meets with Local Public Safety Officials
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Last week at the Edwardsville Police Department, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, met with members of local fire and police departments to discuss public safety issues facing the Metro East. “Local fire, police and paramedics put their...
Welch Pushes for Free Credit Freezes Following Equifax Breach
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – To protect Illinois consumers impacted by the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would prevent credit agencies from charging consumers to freeze their credit. “People who have had their...
Kifowit Hosting Senior Luncheon, Discussion on Clean Water Efforts
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area seniors to join her for a free Senior Luncheon and discussion of Fox Metro Water’s clean water initiatives on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oswego Library – Montgomery Branch...
Scherer Co-Sponsors Bill in Response to Equifax Breach
DECATUR, Ill. – In the wake of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is co-sponsoring new legislation that would prevent reporting agencies from charging fees to consumers who wish to freeze their credit report. “In a data breach, freezing your...
Stuart Hosting Supply Drive for Women Affected by Hurricanes
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help women in need affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with Support the Girls – Edwardsville to collect feminine hygiene products and personal care...
Mussman Pushes for Free Credit Freezes Following Equifax Breach
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To offer greater protection to consumers in the wake of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring a bill designed to prevent credit agencies from charging consumers with credit freeze fees to significantly...
Crespo Visits Hanover Park Facility for People with Disabilities
HANOVER PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, joined staff and volunteers from the Hanover Park Park District (HPPD, Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), and Clearbrook recently to visit the new PURSUIT Adult Day Program facility in...
Rep. Evans to Host Community Resource and Health Expo
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – In an effort to provide information and help residents connect with various resources and health services, state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, will host a community resource and health expo next week. “Speaking to residents in my district, I...
Hernandez to Host Annual “College for Everyone” Resource Fair
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will host her annual “College for Everyone” resource fair on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morton College’s Building C, located at 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero. “My annual College for...
Hoffman Proposal Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Becomes Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill.– Legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, aimed at protecting the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under proposed federal healthcare changes—particularly if they have a pre-existing condition—was recently...
Mussman Backed Law Aims to Save Lives from Opioid Overdoses with Educational Website
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law co-sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, requires the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to create and maintain a website to educate the public on heroin and prescription opioid abuse. “The opioid epidemic is...
Stuart to Hold Education Advisory Committee to Discuss Recent Legislation
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local educators, parents and community members understand the impact of the state’s new education funding model, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host her next Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 27,...