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Kifowit Hosting Free Kids Expo and Touch-a-Truck Event
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area families to attend her upcoming Kids Expo and Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. at 2 p.m. at Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center’s center, north, and south parking lots,...
Manley Attends African-American Business Association Inaugural Meeting
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently joined business leaders from across the community at the inaugural meeting of the African-American Business Association, a new organization within the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “I truly...
Crespo Hosting Community Shred Event to Protect Residents Against Identity Theft
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – To help residents protect themselves against identity theft, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is hosting a free community document shred event on Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of his district office,...
Andrade Legislation Protecting Children from Sex Offenders in Parks Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, that creates a stronger screening process for park district volunteers to ensure that sex offenders are not working with or near children was recently signed into law. “I often take my children to...
Scherer Encourages Teachers to Take Advantage of Instructional Materials and Supplies Credit
DECATUR, Ill. –Teachers who purchase instructional supplies to use in their classroom are eligible for a new state tax credit worth up to $250 under legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “Especially in the state’s neediest school districts,...
Andrade Offering Property Tax Appeal Seminar to Help Residents Save
CHICAGO – In an effort to reduce the burden of rising property taxes facing residents in our community, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is co-hosting a property tax appeal seminar with Alderman Deb Mell and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael...
Harper Law Provides Female Students with Free Access to Menstruation Products at School
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a new law that equips school bathrooms with free menstruation products, such as pads and tampons, for female students. “Young women should not be forced to pay for products that they need every month to...
Harper Law Expands Access to Fresh Food for Low-Income Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, expands access to fresh and healthy foods for low-income residents. “Many people throughout my district and across Illinois do not have good access to healthy and nutritious foods, which...
Manley Offers Shred Day to Help Residents to Safely Destroy Sensitive Documents
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is partnering with state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, to host a free Community Shred Day in Romeoville. “We are just learning about a huge data breach at Equifax that will affect millions of people...
Kifowit: Rauner Abandons Students By Choosing to Protect Predatory Loan Companies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is criticizing Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that would protect students against predatory lenders by creating a Student Loan Bill of Rights. “I am disappointed by Governor Rauner’s decision to...
Mussman Bill to Protect Victims of Sexual Assault Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, establishing a statewide commission to ensure that all evidence in assault cases is tested in a timely manner was recently signed into law. The new law equips law enforcement...
Welch Hosts Women’s Self Defense Seminar
MAYWOOD, Ill. – Over the weekend, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, partnered with retired state police officer Larry Lindenman for a Women’s Defense Seminar to provide area women with self-defense techniques. “Violent crimes can happen to anyone at any...
Walsh: Rauner Putting Corporate Profits over the Rights of Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, is urging his colleagues in the General Assembly to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that would provide protect students against predatory lenders by creating a Student Loan Bill of Rights. “I am...
Jones Organizing Donation Drive for Victims of Hurricane Harvey
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, state Rep. Will Davis, D-East Hazel Crest, and state Sen. Napoleon Harris, III, D-Harvey, are encouraging residents to donate supplies for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Donations of bottled water,...
Scherer’s Property Tax Appeal Seminar Brings Out Local Homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help provide local homeowners with information and assistance on appealing property taxes, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, partnered with the Macon County Supervisor of Assessments office to host a free property tax appeal seminar. “As I...
Hoffman Measure to Crack Down on Human Trafficking of Minors Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, individuals suspected of human trafficking will no longer be able to evade prosecution in cases involving minors due to a legal loophole. “It’s unconscionable to think that an...
Stuart to Host Job Fair at N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local residents struggling to find work, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host a free Job Fair in partnership with the Illinois Department of Employment Security at the Lewis and Clark Community College N.O. Nelson campus...
Hoffman: Rauner Veto Of Workers Compensation Reforms Puts Corporate Profits Over Local Employers And Injured Workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement following Governor Rauner’s recent veto of his workers’ compensation measure that reduces costs for Illinois businesses while protecting the well-being of workers injured on the job:...