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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...
Manley Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Protect Funding for Colleges and Universities
JOLIET, Ill. – As parents prepare to send their children back to colleges and universities, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting bipartisan cooperation that protected funding for Illinois’ colleges and universities over the next fiscal year. “Over the...
Stuart Encourages Veterans to Attend Benefits Fair at American Legion
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To connect local veterans with over 3 dozen local, state and federal organizations that provide services and benefits to veterans and active military personnel, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a veterans’ benefits fair...
Harper Child Sex Predators Prosecution Bill Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge child sexual predators at any time under newly enacted legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, which closes a loophole that allowed former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid...
Harper: Trump Administration Wrong to Ignore Obama’s Campus Sexual Assault Laws
CHICAGO – To prioritize the safety and well-being of college students in Illinois and across the country, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring a measure calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Trump Administration to stop their attempts...
Mussman to Host Paper Shred Day & Oak Tree Giveaway
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is hosting a community paper shred day on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of Trickster Art Gallery, located at 190 S. Roselle Rd. in Schaumburg. “I urge my neighbors to take...
Scherer Invites Homeowners to Free Property Tax Appeal Seminar
DECATUR, Ill. – To help homeowners learn how to lower their property tax bill, state Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting a free property tax seminar on Wednesday, Sep. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Shilling Community Education Center at Richland Community...
Andrade Brings Free Community Shred Day to Area Residents
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade (D-Chicago) is co-hosting a community shred day with 45th Ward Alderman John Arena on Saturday, August 19th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the St. Viator Middle School parking lot located at 4140 W. Addison St. in Chicago....