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Welch Pushes for Free Credit Freezes Following Equifax Breach
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – To protect Illinois consumers impacted by the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would prevent credit agencies from charging consumers to freeze their credit. “People who have had their...
Kifowit Hosting Senior Luncheon, Discussion on Clean Water Efforts
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area seniors to join her for a free Senior Luncheon and discussion of Fox Metro Water’s clean water initiatives on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oswego Library – Montgomery Branch...
Scherer Co-Sponsors Bill in Response to Equifax Breach
DECATUR, Ill. – In the wake of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is co-sponsoring new legislation that would prevent reporting agencies from charging fees to consumers who wish to freeze their credit report. “In a data breach, freezing your...
Stuart Hosting Supply Drive for Women Affected by Hurricanes
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help women in need affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with Support the Girls – Edwardsville to collect feminine hygiene products and personal care...
Mussman Pushes for Free Credit Freezes Following Equifax Breach
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To offer greater protection to consumers in the wake of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring a bill designed to prevent credit agencies from charging consumers with credit freeze fees to significantly...
Crespo Visits Hanover Park Facility for People with Disabilities
HANOVER PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, joined staff and volunteers from the Hanover Park Park District (HPPD, Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), and Clearbrook recently to visit the new PURSUIT Adult Day Program facility in...
Rep. Evans to Host Community Resource and Health Expo
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – In an effort to provide information and help residents connect with various resources and health services, state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, will host a community resource and health expo next week. “Speaking to residents in my district, I...
Hernandez to Host Annual “College for Everyone” Resource Fair
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will host her annual “College for Everyone” resource fair on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morton College’s Building C, located at 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero. “My annual College for...
Hoffman Proposal Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Becomes Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill.– Legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, aimed at protecting the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under proposed federal healthcare changes—particularly if they have a pre-existing condition—was recently...
Mussman Backed Law Aims to Save Lives from Opioid Overdoses with Educational Website
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law co-sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, requires the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to create and maintain a website to educate the public on heroin and prescription opioid abuse. “The opioid epidemic is...
Stuart to Hold Education Advisory Committee to Discuss Recent Legislation
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local educators, parents and community members understand the impact of the state’s new education funding model, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host her next Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 27,...
Kifowit Hosting Free Kids Expo and Touch-a-Truck Event
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area families to attend her upcoming Kids Expo and Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. at 2 p.m. at Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center’s center, north, and south parking lots,...
Manley Attends African-American Business Association Inaugural Meeting
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently joined business leaders from across the community at the inaugural meeting of the African-American Business Association, a new organization within the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “I truly...
Crespo Hosting Community Shred Event to Protect Residents Against Identity Theft
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – To help residents protect themselves against identity theft, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is hosting a free community document shred event on Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of his district office,...
Andrade Legislation Protecting Children from Sex Offenders in Parks Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, that creates a stronger screening process for park district volunteers to ensure that sex offenders are not working with or near children was recently signed into law. “I often take my children to...
Scherer Encourages Teachers to Take Advantage of Instructional Materials and Supplies Credit
DECATUR, Ill. –Teachers who purchase instructional supplies to use in their classroom are eligible for a new state tax credit worth up to $250 under legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “Especially in the state’s neediest school districts,...
Andrade Offering Property Tax Appeal Seminar to Help Residents Save
CHICAGO – In an effort to reduce the burden of rising property taxes facing residents in our community, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is co-hosting a property tax appeal seminar with Alderman Deb Mell and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael...
Harper Law Provides Female Students with Free Access to Menstruation Products at School
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a new law that equips school bathrooms with free menstruation products, such as pads and tampons, for female students. “Young women should not be forced to pay for products that they need every month to...