Latest Updates:
Andrade Votes to Override Rauner’s Veto of Student Loan “Bill of Rights”
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, recently voted to override the governor’s veto of bipartisan legislation to create a student loan “bill of rights.”
Latino Caucus to Host Town Hall at Northeastern Illinois University
CHICAGO – As a way to inform constituents about the issues affecting Illinois’ Latino community, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) will host a Town Hall Meeting on Friday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 pm at Northeastern Illinois University’s Alumni Student Union Building, located at 3701 N. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago.
“Silver Search” To Help Find Missing People with Dementia Launches, Stuart to Host Alzheimer’s Caregivers Seminar
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To raise awareness for a new Amber Alert-style system, “Silver Search,” designed to help law enforcement help find missing people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and provide additional resources to caregivers, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with St. Johns’ Community Care Center to host a free “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease” seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center, located at 408 W. Main St. in Collinsville.
Manley: Federal Tax Plan is Wrong for Illinois Families
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is urging members of the Illinois congressional delegation to vote against a tax reform plan being proposed on the federal level that would hurt middle-class families across the state through the elimination of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.
Kifowit Appointed to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As women in Illinois and across the country continue to come forward and demand an end to sexual harassment and discrimination, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will serve on a newly created Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment charged with researching new policies that will combat harassment in both state government and the private sector.
Hernandez Connects Local Residents with Essential Health Screenings
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-
Cicero, hosted a successful Winter Health Fair yesterday with
MacNeal Hospital, providing local residents essential diabetes
screenings and flu shots.
Harper Opposes Trump’s Tax Increase on Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is opposing all attempts by the Trump administration and his extreme allies from raising taxes on middle and working-class families.
Mussman Opposes Efforts to Remove Key Tax Deduction for Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is asking Congress to stop a tax increase on middle-class families hidden in a new tax law now being considered in Washington.
Welch Opposes Trump’s Tax Hike on Working Families
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is opposing President Trump’s tax plan that will increase taxes on working families across the state by eliminating the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.
Manley Visits with Veterans at Honorary Breakfast
JOLIET, Ill. –State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped to thank local veterans and their families Saturday with an honorary free breakfast. “Veterans and their families have made many sacrifices to help keep our nation safe,” Manley said. “Whether they served in...
Hoffman Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Override Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Student Loan Relief Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To create protections for student loan borrowers that have been victimized by predatory lending practices, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, voted to override the governor’s veto of legislation creating a student loan “bill of rights.”
Stuart, Comptroller Visit Wood River Oil Refinery
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, toured the Wood River Oil Refinery earlier this week along with Comptroller Susana Mendoza, State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, and former state Reps. Brandon Phelps and Jim Watson.
Stuart to Host Cybersecurity Awareness Event with Attorney General’s Office
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To keep constituents safe amidst the multiple security and data breaches putting personal information at risk, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a cybersecurity seminar with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office this Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Collinsville Senior Center, located at 420 E Main St. in Collinsville.
Lilly Supports Legislation to End Sexual Harassment in State Government
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To end sexual harassment in state government, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would require sexual harassment training for legislators, staff and lobbyists.
Rep. Mah Calls for Government Monitored Workers’ Protection Unit
CHICAGO – In an effort to stand against Illinois’ “underground economy”, which forces employees to work in unsafe conditions and gives businesses unfair tax and labor advantages, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is supporting a recently introduced measure that would create the Workers’ Protection Unit within the office of the Attorney General and Workers’ Protection Task Force.
Rep. Mah Speaks on Need to Stand for Workers’ Rights, Collective Bargaining
CHICAGO – After Republican Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed SB 1905, a measure to prohibit right-to-work zones from being established in Illinois, the Illinois House was unable to garner the 71 votes necessary to overturn his veto during last week’s House Veto Session. State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, a supporter of the bill, issued the following statement:
Andrade Supports Bipartisan Override of Rauner’s Veto of Equal Pay Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, joined a bipartisan effort to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that cracks down on businesses engaging in wage discrimination.
Manley Invites Veterans and their Families to Appreciation Breakfast
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is inviting local veterans and their families to come to a free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Stone City VFW Post 2199, located at 124 Stone City Dr. in Joliet.