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Walsh Calls On Colleagues To Reject Rauner Corporate Agenda, Ban State Investment In Offshore Tax Havens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is urging his colleagues in the House to override Governor Rauner’s veto of legislation that forbids the state to contract with or invest in corporations that are hiding profits overseas to avoid paying state...
Jones-Backed Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Measure Signed into Law
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – Law enforcement will no longer be able to take an individual’s property without just cause under new civil asset forfeiture guidelines recently signed into law and supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City. “This measure is a great...
Hernandez to Help Students Complete College Financial Aid Applications
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is helping students apply for financial assistance through a series of free workshops on Thursday, Oct. 19 and Thursday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment at her district office, located...
Andrade Partners with Ald. Mell to Offer Free Flu Shots to Area Residents
CHICAGO – To help prepare residents for the cold winter months and flu season, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is partnering with Ald. Deb Mell to offer a free Flu Shot Clinic “With flu season approaching, one of the most effective ways you can combat the spread...
Stuart Will Continue Serving on State’s Military Economic Development Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will continue her efforts bringing defense-related businesses to Illinois with her recent appointment to the state’s Military and Economic Development Committee. “The armed forces provide many good-paying...
Mussman Visits Residents Door-to-Door
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is continuing to walk door-to-door throughout her district to listen to residents’ ideas, questions and concerns about issues facing the state of Illinois and the community as a whole. “Current events...
Walsh Urges Override Of Governor’s Veto Of Measure Protecting Life Insurance Beneficiaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, is urging his colleagues to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of legislation that helps ensure life insurance benefits are paid to the family members for whom they were intended. “By vetoing this bill, the governor...
Kifowit Hosting Newly Created Student Advisory Council
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is seeking energetic high school and community college students to join her newly created student advisory council to discuss issues that affect students and young people and to develop ideas for new initiatives...
Stuart to Host Self-Defense Seminar Series at Grogan’s Mixed Martial Arts Studio
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a series of self-defense classes at Grogan’s Martial Arts, located at 310 Hillsboro Ave in Edwardsville on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30...
Harper Fighting to Keep Community Garden from Closing
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to keep the Wood Street Community Garden open for residents to access healthy foods and local jobs. “The Wood Street Community Garden has given local families access to nutritious foods and provided children...
Welch Demands Action on Gun Control
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In the wake of the nation’s deadliest acts of domestic terrorism, that left almost 60 people dead and over 500 wounded, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling for the passage of gun safety reforms that would oversee the sale of...
Manley Celebrates Women in the Community Working to Improve Mental Health
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently joined by over 150 community members to honor and celebrate women in our community making a difference for her second annual “Night to Honor Women.” “Our community is fortunate to have so many women...
Hoffman Calls on Colleagues to Stand with Illinois Workers, Override Governor’s Veto of Worker’s Rights Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is urging his colleagues in the House to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a bill that protects collective bargaining rights for working people in Illinois. “This governor has time and time again made unprecedented...
Scherer Criticizes Rauner’s Veto of Worker Protection Measure
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation designed to protect the rights of working men and women in Illinois. “Labor unions have been instrumental in building a strong middle class in our...
Manley Hosts Satellite Office Hours in Romeoville, Discusses Healthcare in Illinois
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – At recent satellite office hours in Romeoville, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, met with local constituents to provide a legislative update and to listen to their thoughts about improving health care. "I've been watching the progression of...
Mussman Pushes for Ban on Military-Style Assault Weapons
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Following the Las Vegas shooting that killed more than 50 people and injured hundreds, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg is sponsoring legislation that would ban assault weapons in Illinois, as well as prohibit the sale of bump stock devices...
Jones Applauds Repeal of Cook County’s Beverage Tax
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, applauded the Cook County Board’s decision Tuesday to repeal the county’s unpopular beverage tax. “This reckless tax had hurt families and small business owners by driving consumers out of our local...
Walsh-Backed Reform Protects Personal Property of Innocent Citizens, Standing Up to Unfair Trump Policy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to reform the state’s justice system and correct a broken system that allowed law enforcement to confiscate money, bank accounts, vehicles and property of innocent citizens. “There...