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Hoffman Backing Bill Protecting Working Families from Corporate Agendas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working men and women who are members of a union would have greater protections from anti-union agendas under legislation being backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “Over the last few years, Governor Rauner has launched unprecedented...
Manley Listens to Concerns of Residents, Business Owners
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently spent time visiting with local residents at Denny’s in Crest Hill. Manley spent time listening to their concerns and sharing what she is working on in Springfield to help protect seniors from dangerous cuts....
Gordon-Booth Sponsors Legislation to Support Violence Prevention Programs
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently introduced legislation that would help fund programs in the Peoria community aimed at reducing violence. “When young people have jobs or are involved in community organizations, they become invested in...
Kifowit Hosts Annual Free Shred, Medicine Disposal and Recycle Day
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to dispose unused medicines, recycle electronics and guard against identity theft by shredding old paperwork in an environmentally friendly way at her annual Recycle and Shred Day on...
Scherer Backs Bill to Authorize Electronic Hunting Licenses, Protect Second Amendment for Sportsmen
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing legislation to streamline the hunting licensing process by authorizing electronic licenses for sportsmen. “It’s important that our state’s laws and regulations protect the rights of law-abiding, responsible...
Stuart Invites Residents to Join Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting local residents to attend the first meeting of her Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Monday, June 5 from 5 pm to 6 pm at Lincoln Middle School, located at 145 West St. in Edwardsville....
Walsh Stands Up For Seniors, Fights Drastic Cuts to Meals on Wheels
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, 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 the...
Scherer 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. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. Senate Bill 189 closes a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to...
Andrade Offers Residents Discounted Pet Services at Pet Fair
CHICAGO – To help connect pet owners with low-cost and free services for their pets, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is partnering with Ald. Ariel Reboyras’ office and Chicago Care and Animal control to host a pet fair on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....
B or Better GPA Gets University, Community College Bound Students Free Tuition, Debt Relief Under House Dem Plan
(Springfield, IL) – With universities facing declining enrollment amidst a historic budget crisis and mounting pressure of student debt, a trio of House Democrats announced on Tuesday a plan to make a community college and university education virtually free for all...
Letter to the Editor – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch
Dear Editor, Over the past several years we have seen an increase in violence throughout our neighborhoods and streets. So far this year, there have been six homicides in Maywood. Unfortunately, this increase in violence can be attributed to Governor Rauner’s extreme...
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...