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Harper Fighting to Keep Community Garden from Closing
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to keep the Wood Street Community Garden open for residents to access healthy foods and local jobs. “The Wood Street Community Garden has given local families access to nutritious foods and provided children...
Welch Demands Action on Gun Control
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In the wake of the nation’s deadliest acts of domestic terrorism, that left almost 60 people dead and over 500 wounded, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling for the passage of gun safety reforms that would oversee the sale of...
Manley Celebrates Women in the Community Working to Improve Mental Health
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently joined by over 150 community members to honor and celebrate women in our community making a difference for her second annual “Night to Honor Women.” “Our community is fortunate to have so many women...
Hoffman Calls on Colleagues to Stand with Illinois Workers, Override Governor’s Veto of Worker’s Rights Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is urging his colleagues in the House to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a bill that protects collective bargaining rights for working people in Illinois. “This governor has time and time again made unprecedented...
Scherer Criticizes Rauner’s Veto of Worker Protection Measure
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation designed to protect the rights of working men and women in Illinois. “Labor unions have been instrumental in building a strong middle class in our...
Manley Hosts Satellite Office Hours in Romeoville, Discusses Healthcare in Illinois
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – At recent satellite office hours in Romeoville, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, met with local constituents to provide a legislative update and to listen to their thoughts about improving health care. "I've been watching the progression of...
Mussman Pushes for Ban on Military-Style Assault Weapons
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Following the Las Vegas shooting that killed more than 50 people and injured hundreds, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg is sponsoring legislation that would ban assault weapons in Illinois, as well as prohibit the sale of bump stock devices...
Jones Applauds Repeal of Cook County’s Beverage Tax
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, applauded the Cook County Board’s decision Tuesday to repeal the county’s unpopular beverage tax. “This reckless tax had hurt families and small business owners by driving consumers out of our local...
Walsh-Backed Reform Protects Personal Property of Innocent Citizens, Standing Up to Unfair Trump Policy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to reform the state’s justice system and correct a broken system that allowed law enforcement to confiscate money, bank accounts, vehicles and property of innocent citizens. “There...
Kifowit Asks Resident to Join Cell Phone Drive to Help Survivors of Abuse and Assault
AURORA, Ill. – Throughout the year, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, collects used cellphones and in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, she is hoping to triple the amount of used cell phones usually collected to help benefit survivors of domestic...
Hernandez-Backed Reform to Provide $20.9 Million in Additional Funding for Local Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, fought to ensure every child has the tools necessary to succeed by supporting a historic education funding reform plan that changes the state’s funding system to one that...
Scherer Connects with Local Residents with Door of the Day Initiative
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is finding creative ways to engage with members of the community by highlighting local residents for her “Door of the Day” initiative through social media. “I spend a lot of time knocking on doors talking to people in...
Andrade Backs Proposal Banning Assault Weapons, “Bump Stock” Modifications
CHICAGO – Following the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, state Rep. Jamie Andrade, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would ban assault weapons and gun modifications that can make a rifle fully-automatic. “Enough is enough, the time to act on these issues was...
Stuart Urges Override of Governor’s Veto of Debt Transparency Act
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Frustrated by recent news reports that Gov. Rauner’s agencies have failed to submit $7.5 billion in unpaid bills for payment, masking the state’s true debt crisis, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is again urging lawmakers to override the...
Walsh Urges Colleagues to Override Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Pro-Worker’s Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is criticizing Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill that would have protected working men and women in Illinois by preserving their right to collectively bargain. “Working people’s right to negotiate as a group...
In Response to Equifax Breach, Kifowit Pushing Legislation to Help Consumers Protect Their Credit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist the 5.4 million Illinois residents who have been effected by the Equifax data breach state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is cosponsoring legislation to prevent credit agencies from charging consumers more for taking steps...
Manley Visits with Local Police, Fire Departments
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, visited with members of the Romeoville Police and Fire Departments at a local Coffee with a Cop event. The event was free and open to the public and allowed residents the opportunity to get meet first responders...
Crespo: Gov. Rauner’s Veto Helps Companies Get Rich off the Backs of Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, responded to Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoing legislation that would’ve protected student borrowers from loan servicers who mislead borrowers about the options available to avoid default and lower their monthly...