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Stuart Urges Legislators to Override Governor’s Veto of Debt Transparency Act
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To increase government transparency and require more frequent debt disclosure by state agencies, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is calling on legislators to override the governor’s attempt to block the bipartisan Debt Transparency Act....
Hernandez Calls on Governor Not to Succumb to Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric of Far Right
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after Gov. Rauner's office began to be flooded with anti-immigrant messages from the far right in response to the announcement that he will be signing Senate Bill 31,...
Job Seekers Attend Rep. Scherer’s Annual Community Job Fair
DECATUR, Ill. – To help local residents and job seekers connect with employers and find pathways to career opportunities, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, partnered with Workforce Investment Solutions to host a free community job fair . “Some of our local residents...
Kifowit’s Measure Increasing Hate Crime Protections Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increases penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes was signed into law on Tuesday. “With the appalling attack...
Walsh: Rauner Hiding True Cost of Budget Crisis by Vetoing Debt Transparency Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Illinois’ unpaid bill backlog at over $14 billion, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, is criticizing Gov. Bruce Rauner’s attempt to deny taxpayers a full accounting of state debt accrued as a result of Rauner’s budget crisis. “Time and time...
Hernandez to Host Town Hall Meeting for Local Residents
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, August 30th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Heritage Middle School, located at 6850 W 31st Street in Berwyn. “With all the uncertainty and chaos coming out of...
Mussman Responds to Governor Blocking Sensible Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming how state agencies manage their finances: “Illinois continues to confront historic fiscal challenges...
Jones Fighting to Repeal Cook County Beverage Tax
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is backing an effort to repeal Cook County’s unfair beverage tax, which hits working families and elderly residents hardest. “Many middle-class families I have spoken to are worried how this new beverage...
Kifowit Fighting to Keep Cook County-Style Beverage Taxes Out of Local Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is sponsoring legislation to prevent Cook County-style beverage taxes from being implemented in other Illinois counties. “This is just bad tax policy,” Kifowit said. “Taxes that hit average families and...
Manley and Walsh Invite Residents to Discuss State and Local Issues
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, and State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, are inviting area residents to attend their upcoming “Coffee and Conversation” on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. at the Book and Bean located inside the Joliet Black Road Branch...
Hoffman to Host Free Community Shred Day
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is offering local residents a way to prevent identity theft and clear old paperwork from their homes at a free Community Shred Day scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Southwestern Illinois...
Stuart and Illinois Student Assistance Commission to Host College Financial Aid Seminar
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As the new school year begins, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host a free financial aid seminar in partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to provide information on the types of financial aid that are available....
Manley Sponsors Legislation to Ban Future Soda Taxes
JOLIET, Ill. – In the wake of the disastrous soda tax that has been implemented in Cook County, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, sponsors legislation to prevent counties from implementing taxes on sugary beverages in the future. “While we all want to encourage...
Welch: Hate Has No Place in America
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the deadly domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, VA, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, sponsored legislation condemning hate groups. “The terrorists and their acts of hatred and violence are inexcusable and...
Scherer to Host Free Job Fair in Decatur with 40 Employers
DECATUR, Ill. – To help connect job seekers with local employers, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is partnering with Workforce Investment Solutions to host a community job fair on Wednesday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in...
Crespo Responds to Governor Blocking Bipartisan Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming how state agencies manage their finances: “Illinois is facing unprecedented fiscal challenges, and in...
Scherer Fighting to Block Local Beverage Tax
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for a new state law prohibiting additional taxes on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas from being enacted at the local level. “Taxing everyday purchases like fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas only...
Chapa LaVia, Kifowit, Holmes Bill to Improve Economic Climate of Aurora Becomes Law
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Reps. Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and State Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, which would extend the Historic River Edge Tax Credit was signed into law today. “With today’s action, we can...