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Mussman Joins Efforts to End Wasteful Spending by Gov. Rauner’s Technology Chief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports of a top official in Governor Rauner’s administration spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on professional subscriptions, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is sponsoring legislation urging the governor’s...
Hoffman Condemns Wasteful Spending at State Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently introduced a resolution condemning the misuse of thousands of taxpayer dollars that has occurred at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology. “While the state is in the midst of a historic...
Andrade Fighting to Provide Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings to All Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that all women have access to vital healthcare coverage, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would require insurance companies to cover breast cancer screenings done with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)....
Gordon-Booth Recognizes Donald Jackson on Service to NAACP, Community
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Earlier this week, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, welcomed President of the Peoria Branch of the NAACP Donald Jackson to Springfield to congratulate him on his retirement and thank him for his service to the community. “Donald Jackson is a...
Cassidy Passes Legislation to Stop Divisive Practice, Promote Community Engagement
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House recently that would change the current practice of criminalizing the act of simply being in the same room as a member of a street gang. “While we understand the intent of the current...
Stuart Promotes Buy Local Efforts, Encourages Residents to Support Area Businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Encouraging area residents to support local businesses, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is launching an online petition that highlights efforts to spend tax dollars on local businesses instead of foreign companies. “Too many of our tax...
Mussman Makes Fourth Town Hall Stop in Hanover Park
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, continued her district-wide town hall tour by listening to the concerns and suggestions of her constituents in Hanover Park. The May 1 stop was Mussman’s fourth town hall meeting of the calendar year, with...
Walsh Proposal Protecting Life Insurance Beneficiaries Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, which would help ensure that family members receive their loved ones’ life insurance benefits, recently passed the House. “People pay diligently into life insurance policies to ensure that...
Manley Sponsors Legislation Ensuring Police Officers Receive Cybercrime Training
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her efforts to increase the safety and well-being of local residents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation that will require police officers to be trained in the areas of cybercrimes and crimes committed with...
Hoffman Resolution Encourages Use of Steel Made in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a continuing effort to promote Illinois and American-made products, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring a resolution calling on the state to use steel and iron products made in Illinois. “With the steel industry serving as a vital...
Mussman Teams Up With AARP, Warns of Rauner’s Senior Cuts
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently joined forces with AARP to inform area seniors about Gov. Rauner’s new plan to slash care for tens of thousands of seniors while exposing even more to health and security risks. “Politicians in...
Kifowit Tours Aurora Pepsi Plant, Discusses Ways to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently toured the Pepsi distribution center in Aurora to discuss the importance of creating jobs, especially for veterans. “I think it’s important for elected officials to have knowledge of and connect with...
Harper to Help Immigrants Understand Their Constitutional Rights
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is joining the National Immigrant Justice Center to help connect immigrants with legal resources and help them train for encounters with law enforcement at her Know Your Rights Seminar that will be on Saturday, June 11...
Kifowit-Sponsored Bill Cutting Fees for Entrepreneurs Advances in House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Entrepreneurs would receive financial assistance in opening their first businesses under legislation being sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, creating an Entrepreneur Learner’s Permit pilot program. “Small businesses accounted for...
Crespo Helps Locate Family Owed $50,000 in Unclaimed Property
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – State Representative Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, recently teamed up with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s office to locate a family that had over $50,000 in unclaimed funds being held by the state of...
Scherer Announces Award to Recognize Businesses that Give Back
DECATUR, Ill. – To help recognize area businesses that give back to the community, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is inviting residents to submit nominations for her ‘Good Neighbor’ Business Award. “Our area is fortunate to have a number of businesses that partner...
Rep. Scherer and Comptroller Mendoza Remind Area Residents to Check for Uncashed Checks
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting a program to reunite local taxpayers and small businesses with uncashed checks issued by the State of Illinois through Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s Check for Cash program. “Every penny counts...
Stuart Backs Resolution Prioritizing Illinois Steel Mills, Steelworkers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing the important economic contribution of local steel mills and their employees, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging Illinois agencies to purchase steel made in Illinois. “We should be making every effort to buy and use...