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Jones Stands Up For Seniors, Fights Drastic Cuts to Meals on Wheels
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is standing with seniors and senior advocates like AARP to oppose Washington politicians’ dangerous cuts to senior Meals on Wheels, which would affect the more than 115,000 elderly residents who depend on...
Hernandez and Landek Community Shred Day Draws Large Crowd
CHICAGO – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and state Sen. Steven Landek, D-Burbank, hosted a successful community shred day, allowing over 100 local residents to securely shred their documents. Residents were also able to check the Illinois Treasurer’s...
Manley Recognizes Miracle League 10 Year Anniversary
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley joined local elected officials, community leaders and volunteer at Joliet’s Miracle League Field to celebrate the 10th season for the Miracle League. Founded by Pete and Sharon Ferro, the Miracle League, a non-profit...
Mussman Reminds Residents of Award Program Honoring Local Businesses
Springfield, Ill – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is reminding residents that they can honor local businesses that are working to strengthen the community by nominating them for her ‘Good Neighbor Business of the Month’ Award. “Small business owners are...
Crespo Pushes for Greater Transparency in the Last Days of the Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, passed legislation through the House last week urging the auditor general to conduct audits on private insurance companies that provide Medicaid. “This resolution is an essential move toward increased...
Andrade Helps Sell Tickets at Avondale Restaurant Crawl
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, was a volunteer ticket coordinator at this week’s Avondale Restaurant Crawl, supporting local businesses and community art. “It was great to see so many of the members of the community come out and support the many...
Stuart’s Measure to Block Lawmaker Pay Increase Passes General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay raise for politicians was approved by the Senate and will be sent to the governor. “Politicians shouldn’t get pay raises, especially when the state is...
Mussman’s Economic Reform Package Would Lift Up the Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her commitment to lifting up middle-class families in Illinois, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, helped pass a comprehensive economic reform package that reduces fees for business owners, provides more incentives to companies...
Harper Opposes Trumpcare; Says Keep Health Care Affordable
CHICAGO – In reaction to the reckless health care proposal from extreme politicians in Washington, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation on the state level to oppose President Trump’s American Health Care Act and urge Congress to expand the...
Harper Economic Reform Package Would Lift Up the Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her commitment to lifting up middle-class families in Illinois, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, worked to pass a comprehensive economic reform package that cuts taxes and fees on small businesses, provides more incentives to...
Andrade Backs Raise of Minimum Wage to Lift Up Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing with working families across Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that raises Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 over the next few years. “We have not increased our minimum wage since 2011, yet the cost of...
Gordon-Booth Supports Equitable Education Funding, Additional Money for Local Schools
PEORIA, Ill. – After many years of working with legislators, local school districts and advocates, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, helped pass legislation that makes changes to the current education funding formula and brings more money to schools in the...
Manley Visits with Rock Run Place Residents and Staff
Joliet, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently visited with residents and staff at Rock Run Place residents and staff for a meet and greet with residents during Nursing Home Week. “Spending time in the retirement communities around my district is...
Hoffman Passes Legislation to Crack Down on Human Trafficking of Minors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under legislation passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, individuals suspected human traffickers will no longer be able to evade prosecution in cases involving minors due to a technicality in the law. “Many victims of human trafficking do not...
Stuart Backs Measure Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge child sexual predators at any time under legislation passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid prosecution for sex...
Manley Supports Strengthening Law to Hold Drug Dealers Accountable
JOLIET, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to address the ongoing heroin epidemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently supported legislation allowing drug out-of-state drug dealers to be prosecuted when someone from Illinois dies from the drugs. “People go to...
Mussman Passes Reforms to Increase Competition, Bring Down Workers’ Compensation Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local employers would receive relief from high workers’ compensation costs under legislation passed with the support of state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, establishing a non-profit workers’ compensation insurer as an alternative for...
Welch Sponsors Economic Reform Package to Lift Up the Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to lifting up middle-class families in Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is backing a comprehensive economic reform package that lowers business taxes, provides more incentives to companies to invest...