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Kifowit Votes to Override Governor Rauner’s Veto of Pay Equity Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, joined a bipartisan effort to s Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation designed to crack down on wage discrimination. The measure Kifowit voted to enact over the governor veto will require businesses to pay...
Hernandez Condemns Gov. Rauner for Defunding Immigrant Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner unilaterally zeroed out appropriated funding for Welcoming Centers and cut funding for Immigrant Integration...
Lilly Fights for More Resources for Area Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local students will have more resources available to them because of the new school funding formula that was supported by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park. “As a legislator, my number one priority has been to provide students in Illinois with...
Mussman Reads to Kindergartners at Campanelli Elementary School
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – As part of national Read for the Record Day, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, read a story about understanding and acceptance to a kindergarten class at Schaumburg’s Campanelli Elementary School on Thursday. “My favorite part about reading...
Rep. Mah Fights for Students’ Rights, Urges Override of Rauner’s Veto of Loan Transparency Measure
CHICAGO – With Republican Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent veto of a measure to ensure transparency and protect Illinoisans with student loan debt, a co-sponsor of the bill, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is calling on all members of the General Assembly to override...
Scherer: Students Deserve Protection from Predatory Loan Companies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of an initiative from the Attorney General’s office that would establish a Student Loan Bill of Rights and other safeguards to protect students from predatory...
Manley Joins Community in Fight to End Alzheimer’s Disease
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recent joined members from across the community to raise awareness and money for research at Joliet’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “Over the past few years, the lack of a state budget cut care for individuals with...
Manley Updates Residents on School Funding Formula
JOLIET, Ill. – At a recent Coffee and Conversation, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, provided Valley View School District 365U Superintendent James Mitchem and School Board Secretary Debbie Sykora with an update on the new school funding formula. “The new school...
Harper to Host Trauma Response Course, Teaching Bystanders Life-Saving Techniques
CHICAGO – Community residents will have the opportunity to learn how to assist victims of gun violence by participating in a Chicago Trauma First Responder Course that is being hosted by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, and Dr. Mamta Swaroop, Associate Professor of...
Walsh Calls On Colleagues To Reject Rauner Corporate Agenda, Ban State Investment In Offshore Tax Havens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is urging his colleagues in the House to override Governor Rauner’s veto of legislation that forbids the state to contract with or invest in corporations that are hiding profits overseas to avoid paying state...
Jones-Backed Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Measure Signed into Law
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – Law enforcement will no longer be able to take an individual’s property without just cause under new civil asset forfeiture guidelines recently signed into law and supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City. “This measure is a great...
Hernandez to Help Students Complete College Financial Aid Applications
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is helping students apply for financial assistance through a series of free workshops on Thursday, Oct. 19 and Thursday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment at her district office, located...
Andrade Partners with Ald. Mell to Offer Free Flu Shots to Area Residents
CHICAGO – To help prepare residents for the cold winter months and flu season, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is partnering with Ald. Deb Mell to offer a free Flu Shot Clinic “With flu season approaching, one of the most effective ways you can combat the spread...
Stuart Will Continue Serving on State’s Military Economic Development Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will continue her efforts bringing defense-related businesses to Illinois with her recent appointment to the state’s Military and Economic Development Committee. “The armed forces provide many good-paying...
Mussman Visits Residents Door-to-Door
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is continuing to walk door-to-door throughout her district to listen to residents’ ideas, questions and concerns about issues facing the state of Illinois and the community as a whole. “Current events...
Walsh Urges Override Of Governor’s Veto Of Measure Protecting Life Insurance Beneficiaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is urging his colleagues to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of legislation that helps ensure life insurance benefits are paid to the family members for whom they were intended. “By vetoing this bill, the governor...
Kifowit Hosting Newly Created Student Advisory Council
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is seeking energetic high school and community college students to join her newly created student advisory council to discuss issues that affect students and young people and to develop ideas for new initiatives...
Stuart to Host Self-Defense Seminar Series at Grogan’s Mixed Martial Arts Studio
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a series of self-defense classes at Grogan’s Martial Arts, located at 310 Hillsboro Ave in Edwardsville on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30...