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Mussman Votes to Fund Social Services, Higher Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist Illinois’ struggling social service organizations, community colleges, and universities during the state’s nearly two-year budget crisis, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, supported a measure to provide desperately...
Walsh-Backed Measure to Preserve Vehicle Registration Reminders Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to help save taxpayer dollars and ensure motorists continue receiving vehicle registration reminders in the mail recently passed the House. “Many drivers are used to receiving vehicle...
Lilly Hosts Town Hall to Listen to Constituent Concerns
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, recently hosted a town hall in Austin to have discussions and address concerns of residents. “Meeting with my constituents and addressing their concerns continues to be my first priority as a legislator,” Lilly...
Lilly Supports Legislation to Protect Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, is sponsoring legislation that will prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions. “During such a time of uncertainty with health coverage across the nation,...
Scherer Votes to Fund Social Services, Higher Education
DECATUR, Ill. – As Illinois’ social service organizations, community colleges, and universities struggle to keep their doors open during the state’s nearly two-year budget crisis, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently supported a measure to provide desperately...
Harper Supports Property Tax Relief Package
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Every homeowner in the state would receive a break from high property taxes under a comprehensive tax relief package passed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, increasing the value of key property tax credits for families, seniors and veterans....
Mussman Backs Bill to Preserve Pre-Existing Condition Protections for Illinois Families
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to protect the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under President Trump’s proposed healthcare plan, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation that would allow residents to keep...
Welch Bill Offers Homeowners Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Every homeowner in the state would receive a break from high property taxes under a comprehensive tax relief package passed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, increasing the value of key property tax credits for families, seniors and...
Mah Passes Measure to Modernize Data Collection
CHICAGO, Ill. – With bi-partisan support, State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, passed legislation through the House chamber that modernizes the way the Department of Human Services collects demographic data about their program participants. “This important piece of...
Scherer Fights to Block Private Outsourcing of Prison Nursing Jobs
DECATUR, Ill. – In response to Gov. Rauner’s efforts to privatize nursing jobs at a dozen Illinois prisons, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, helped pass legislation Thursday that would prevent 124 prison nurses from being laid off and their jobs from being...
Stuart Recognizes Heroic First Responders at Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, honored Highland first-responders Thursday at the Capitol in recognition of their life saving work to rescue an infant from freezing waters earlier this year. “Without these first-responders, an innocent...
Walsh-Backed Reforms to Help Veterans with PTSD Access Life-Saving Health Services Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans will have better access to health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and job training under legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, intended to help returning service members transition into...
Kifowit’s Measure Improving Mental Health Services for Veterans Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation making Illinois a leader in the fight to end Veteran suicide, introduced by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and a USMC Veteran, passed the House Wednesday with broad bipartisan support. “I have heard many stories from fellow...
Jones Backing Proposal to Block Trump Administration from Taking Extralegal Steps against Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is backing legislation to keep the children and families of undocumented immigrants safe in school, at church and in other locations, taking steps that would block President Donald Trump’s deportation...
Lilly Introduces Legislation to Bring Work Ethics into Classroom
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, is sponsoring legislation that will bring an education course on work ethics to students in 6th through 12th grade. “When students are entering 6th grade, it allows for the opportunity to introduce important...
Hoffman Helps Pass Legislation Offering Property Tax Relief to Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Homeowners across the state will receive a break from high property taxes under a comprehensive tax relief package supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, increasing the value of key property tax credits for families, seniors and veterans....
Andrade Passes Legislation to Provide Mortgage Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help homeowners that have fallen behind on their mortgage payments get back on track, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House that allows residents who are multiple months behind on paying their bill to make...
Walsh Announces $125,000 Grant for Joliet Public Library
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, announced that the Joliet Public Library will receive a $125,000 grant to improve facilities through the office of the Illinois Secretary of State. “Joliet is fortunate to have a great library system with...