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Scherer Honors Sheriff Roger E. Walker Jr. with New Road Sign
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, joined local officials and the Walker family Friday at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly installed Roger E. Walker Jr. Memorial Road signage placed at the entrance to Decatur via Route 48 and Mound Road....
DeLuca Sponsors Bipartisan Measure to Reduce Gun Violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, signed on as a co-sponsor to legislation that prohibits trigger modification devices that can increase a semi-automatic weapons rate of fire to a speed similar to a fully-automatic weapon.
Manley Fights to End Pay Discrimination
JOLIET, Ill. – In a continued effort to close the gender wage gap, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently supported an override motion of Gov. Rauner’s veto of a proposal to prevent employers from using wage history to unfairly determine an applicant’s salary....
Lilly Overrides Governor’s Veto to Hold Life Insurance Companies Accountable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help guarantee family members receive their loved one’s life insurance benefits, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a measure requiring life insurance companies to pay any benefits owed to survivors.
Lilly Overrides Governor’s Veto for Women’s Equal Pay
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To end the pay discrepancies between men and women in Illinois, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, joined a bipartisan effort to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of an equal pay bill.
Stuart Hosts Self Defense Seminar
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To raise awareness during national Domestic Violence Awareness month, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, hosted a series of self-defense seminars at Grogan’s Martial Arts in Edwardsville.
Mussman Advances Property Tax Freeze Plan
CHICAGO – Homeowners statewide would receive relief from skyrocketing property taxes under legislation advanced through a House committee by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, Thursday that would freeze property taxes and increase exemptions for single-family homeowners and seniors.
Hernandez Invites Residents to Diabetes Screening and Flu Shot Clinic
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering with MacNeal Hospital to provide a free Diabetes Screening and Flu Shot Clinic on Diabetes Awareness Day, Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at MacNeal Hospital, located at 3249 South Oak Park Ave. in Berwyn.
Hoffman Votes in Support of Financial Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s state agencies are waiting months to report debt obligations to the Illinois Comptroller’s office, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently voted to override the governor’s veto of bipartisan legislation that will give taxpayers a more transparent account of state finances and help ensure that bills are paid on time.
Manley: Law Enforcement Has New Resources to Find Missing People with Dementia
JOLIET, Ill. – Law enforcement in Illinois now has an increased ability to return loved ones with dementia to their families under the Silver Search statewide missing person coordination system created under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet.
Jones Votes to Override Governor’s Veto of Equal Pay Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, joined a bipartisan effort last week to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a bill aimed at reducing wage discrimination.
Harper, King Help Community Residents Shred Unwanted Personal Documents
CHICAGO – Dozens of residents had the opportunity to responsibly discard private, identifying documents at a Shred-A-Thon event hosted by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, and 4th Ward Ald. Sophia King this past Saturday.
Stuart Pushing for Stronger Protections Against Sexual Harassment
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In response to reports of sexual harassment at the state Capitol, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is supporting new legislation aimed at changing the culture of harassment and strengthening policies against workplace harassment in the Capitol.
Harper, Swaroop Teach Community Residents How to Help Victims of Gun Violence
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, and Dr. Mamta Swaroop, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, hosted a Chicago Trauma First Responder Course recently to teach community residents how to assist victims of gun violence while emergency services arrive.
Scherer Calls for Changed Culture Around Sexual Harassment in Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After more than 150 women working in and around the state Capitol went public with allegations that misogynistic and predatory behavior is pervasive in Illinois politics, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, announced her support for two new measures to combat sexual harassment and change the culture that allows it to happen.
Welch Supports Overhaul of Sexual Harassment Policies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is supporting legislation to put in place policies and training for legislators, staff and lobbyists in order to stop sexual harassment in state government.
Walsh to Help Students and Parents Make College Affordable at Financial Aid Information Session
JOLIET, Ill. – With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, will help residents receive the financial assistance they need to pay for their schooling at a College Financial Aid Information Session on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7...
Mussman Hears from Business Owners in Aftermath of Beverage Tax
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. – Following the repeal of the Cook County beverage tax, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, met with local convenience store owners to assess the economic impact of the failed countywide tax. The tax on beverages in Cook County will end...