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Hernandez and Mendoza Join Forces to Discuss Healthy Eating with Cicero Youth Group
CICERO, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, and Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza hosted a Culinary Kids Healthy Hearts Luncheon for local Cicero youth at Corazon Community Services. “I am so happy to have teamed up with...
Scherer: Central Illinois Schools Lose Under Governor’s Unfair School Funding Rewrites
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement on Gov. Rauner’s attempt to rewrite education funding reform legislation in order to benefit his wealthy school districts at the expense of Central Illinois students: “Governor Rauner’s...
Mussman Holds Budget Town Hall for Constituent Feedback
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – As part of an ongoing series of town halls, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, held her fifth meeting of the year to listen to the new ideas, thoughts, and concerns of Schaumburg area residents over the past weekend. This was the first town...
Stuart Hosting Back to School Supply Drive
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – With school starting in a few weeks, State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a school supply drive to benefit local families and schools through the month of August. “My kids’ school supply lists seem to get longer and more expensive...
Welch Committed to Fixing School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent veto of Senate Bill 1, the plan to fix Illinois’ broken funding formula: “With his veto, the governor once again showed that he...
Walsh: Gov. Rauner Has Once Again Plunged Illinois into Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of equitable funding for public education: “I am disappointed Governor Rauner has chosen to plunge Illinois into another crisis by vetoing...
Crespo to Host Back-To-Back Supply Drives for Local Families
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – To help prepare local families for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is hosting two Backpack Drives for local families. The first will be with Centro de Informacion on Wednesday, August 8 from 10 am to 1:00 pm at...
Scherer Invites Residents to Free Job Fair
Dear Editor, With the current state of the economy, many people are struggling to find jobs and secure a steady income. To address high unemployment rates and help connect members of the community with local employers, I am partnering with Workforce Investment...
Harper Urges Governor to Sign Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of the...
Harper Urges Governor to Sign Education Funding Bill
Dear Editor, As a single mother, I want my child to have the best education possible here in our community. I hear the same concern when I talk to parents each and every day. All children, regardless of their zip code, deserve a high quality education, which starts...
Hernandez Responds to Governor Rauner’s Rejection of Education Funding Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after Governor Rauner vetoed an education funding reform plan that would have implemented a data driven school funding formula based on student need: “Students in my...
Andrade Issues Statement On Governor’s Veto Of Senate Bill 1
CHICAGO – In response to Governor Rauner’s veto of education funding reform, Senate Bill 1, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement: “I am extremely disappointed with the governor’s decision to veto this proposal that would have increased...
Mussman: Secretary DeVos Wrong to Ignore Campus Sexual Assault
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to prioritize the safety and well-being of college students in Illinois and across the country, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has introduced a measure calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to immediately stop...
Walsh-Backed Measure to Preserve Vehicle Registration Reminders Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to help save taxpayer dollars and ensure motorists continue receiving vehicle registration reminders in the mail recently passed the House. “Many drivers are used to receiving vehicle...
Stuart to Discuss Local and State Issues at Neighborhood Coffee Shops
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville will continue to host constituent meetings at local coffee shops in the community to talk to residents about issues facing the state. “During this summer’s special session, my House Bill 643 was signed into...
Hernandez Urges Governor to Back Education Funding Reform, Emphasizes Impact on English Learners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring every child has the tools necessary to succeed, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign Senate Bill 1 into law once it arrives on his desk. “A quality...
Hoffman Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Measure To Increase Transparency of State’s Bills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of the...
Andrade Urges Rauner to Sign Automatic Voter Registration Legislation
CHICAGO – Continuing his efforts to fight for more inclusive voter registration laws, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is urging Governor Rauner to sign legislation allowing Illinois residents to automatically register to vote when they renew their driver’s...