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Harper Highlights Free Summer Meals Program for Local Families
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is promoting a summer-long, free lunch program available for the families in her district to utilize until the end of August. Local schools in her district will be offering lunches and summer activities for students....
Mussman Urges Governor to Put Taxpayers Before Politics
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Illinois’ unpaid bill backlog at a record high of $14.6 billion, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of...
Scherer to Host Free Job Fair in Decatur
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 free job fair on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Decatur. “One...
Walsh Hosting Free Community Shred Day
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, and the Joliet Moose Lodge are offering residents a way to prevent identity theft and clear old paperwork from their homes at a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Joliet...
Harper Calls on Governor to Sign Criminal Justice Reforms into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to stand with her, and other House Democrats, in enacting honest criminal and juvenile justice reforms that aim to end the school-to-prison pipeline. “Children living in underprivileged...
Kifowit Hosts Discussion with Disability Advocates, Experts and Families
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently held a roundtable discussion with disability advocates, experts and individuals with special needs and their families regarding topics important to the disability community. “Every year, the disability...
Welch Urges Governor to Sign Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of...
Stuart Legislation to Block Pay Raise for Lawmakers Signed into Law
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay increase for lawmakers was signed into law today. “Politicians shouldn’t take a pay raise when the state is in such dire fiscal shape,” said Stuart. “When...
Stuart Visits Madison County Transit, Urges Governor to Sign Downstate Transit Funding Bill
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart spent a morning touring the Madison County Transit (MCT) facility in Granite City to learn about the system and the benefits and services it provides to the constituents in the district. “Access to affordable, reliable...
Stuart Joins Steelworkers to Rally for Jobs, Promote Buy Illinois Initiatives
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To highlight the nearly two-thirds of workers still out of work as a result of the idling of the US Steel Granite City Works mill in late 2015, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, joined local steelworkers to push for policies that promote...
Mussman Urges Governor to Support Automatic Voter Registration for Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help streamline the voter registration process in Illinois, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is calling on Governor Rauner to signa measure that will allow Illinois residents to automatically register to vote when they renew their...
Andrade Issues Statement Regarding Governor’s Staff Shakeup
CHICAGO – In response to the recent staff changes in the administration of Governor Bruce Rauner state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement: “After causing a near 3 year budget impasse, Bruce Rauner was overruled by rank-and-file Republican...
Kifowit Urges Governor to Sign Measure Protecting Student Loan Borrowers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign a Student Loan “Bill of Rights” recently approved by the General Assembly. “Loan debt is an unfortunate reality for most people who attend colleges or universities, but...
Jones: Student Loan Borrowers Deserve Protection
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign a Student Loan “Bill of Rights” recently approved by the General Assembly. “I am tired of student loan companies preying on our young people who are trying to further...
Harper Supports Legislation to Enhance Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
CHICAGO – To provide additional protections to students and individuals paying off their student loans, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that would create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “Illinois’ college graduates can be...
Crespo Urging Governor to Sign Monumental Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of...
Hernandez Urging Governor to Sign Protections for People with Pre-existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring that no one be denied care because of their medical history, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, is urging Governor Rauner to sign bipartisan protections for Illinoisans with...
Hoffman Urges Governor to Sign Proposal Aimed At Reducing Wage Gap
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign legislation cracking down on wage discrimination by requiring employers to pay the same wage to workers who have the same experience and do the same job. “The measure that we...