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Scherer Advances Legislation to Keep School Children Safe from Abduction
DECATUR, Ill. –State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently advanced legislation out of the House Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee to help prevent the misuse of old school buses to abduct students. “Student safety is a major concern of mine, as a former...
Crespo Fights for Equal Pay, Argues Men and Women are Equal in Workplace
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is sponsoring legislation declaring April 4 as “Pay Equity Day”. This day will demonstrate how far women must work into a year to receive equal pay to their male counterparts. “At a time where women are...
Hoffman Effort to Invest in Clean Coal Technology and Jobs Passes Key House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to reinvigorate coal-centric local economies, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is spearheading an effort to increase state investment in clean coal technology. “With recent advancements in clean coal technology, we are able to create...
Lilly Chief Co-Sponsors Legislation to Keep Illinois Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, is sponsoring legislation that will require businesses that take tax incentives to stay in Illinois. “Currently, businesses have the ability to take tax breaks or financial assistance and then relocate out of...
Andrade’s Effort to Require Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns Passes Key Committee
CHICAGO – To help inform voters and shine a light on the financial interests of individuals running for President of the United States, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is spearheading an effort to require that presidential candidates release their tax returns in...
Hernandez Hosts Know Your Rights Seminar
CHICAGO, Ill. –In an effort to help concerned community members, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, partnered with Rise and Organize, The Resurrection Project, and the Illinois Student Association Commission to host a Know...
Lilly Hosts Youth Event, Discusses the Impact of Bullying
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, recently hosted “I’m going to be Seventeen” to speak with young people in the community about the impact bullying has on their lives. “Over 15 young participants in the community joined me to ice-skate and discuss...
Mussman Passes Bill to Maintain Standards for Sign Language Interpreters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that the deaf and hearing impaired have access to services that enable them to communicate effectively, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, passed legislation on Wednesday that would keep the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act...
Mussman Announces Coat Drive Drop-Off Location at District Office
Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is asking residents to donate used winter coats at her district office, located at 15 W. Weathersfield Way in Schaumburg, to disadvantaged families in the northwest suburbs. Mussman is collecting both...
Crespo Votes to Restrict Access to Taxpayer Funded Pensions, Highlights Importance of Bipartisanship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to cut costs of government and eliminate expensive perks for politicians, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass House Bill 291, which would restrict access to taxpayer-funded pensions for elected officials who work...
Harper Fights to Stop Part-Time Politicians from Obtaining Perks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, in an effort to make government officials more accountable to the people they represent, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported a measure that would restrict part-time politicians from receiving a taxpayer funded pension. “I want...
Harper Bills Aim to Reduce Cost on Companies that Provide Food to Low-Income Communities, Eliminate Food Deserts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase access to healthier foods, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring two bills that would waive fees on vehicles that deliver food to residents who live in food deserts and allow for the creation of local Urban...
Hoffman Backing Proposal Cracking Down On Corporations That Outsource Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to hold corporations that turn their backs on Illinois workers accountable, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is backing legislation that requires companies that ship out Illinois jobs to repay state funds they received to incentivize...
Manley Sponsored Bill to Prevent Part-Time Politician Pensions Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, that would reduce the number of politicians that can receive a pension passed the House Wednesday and now heads to the Senate for consideration. “Too many part-time politicians were taking...
Walsh Backs Proposal Holding Corporation Accountable For Shipping Jobs Out Of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing with Illinois workers that have seen their jobs shipped overseas or out of state, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is backing legislation that requires companies that ship out Illinois jobs to repay state funds they received to...
Mussman Urges Equal Pay for Equal Work from Illinois Contractors
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To hold accountable companies that are failing to address the wage gap, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation that will require contractors to possess an “equal pay certificate” from the Department of Employment...
Jones Highlights the Issue of Pay Inequality Between Men and Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to bring awareness to the issue of pay inequity between men and women by working to declare April 4 as “Pay Equity Day.” This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn the...
Hernandez Fighting to Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, is fighting for pay equity by supporting legislation that prohibits employers from paying employees who have equal experience and are in identical roles, different wages....