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Hernandez Backed Measure to Restore Access to Child Care Assistance Program Becomes Law | Medida Apoyada por Hernández Para Expandir la Ayuda Para el Cuidado de Niños se Convierte en Ley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, a member of the Latino Caucus, fought to restore access to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for working families who became ineligible for assistance as a result of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s...
Kifowit Hosting Family Internet Safety Seminar
AURORA, Ill. – To help parents and community members better protect their children online, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting a Family Internet Safety Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Aurora Library-Eola Road Branch, located at 555 S. Eola...
Harper Visits Englewood Whole Foods Market; Highlights Efforts to Increase Urban Agriculture
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently toured Englewood’s Whole Foods Market to highlight the importance of increasing access to healthy foods for low-income communities. “It is heart-warming to work with community partners to encourage people to shop...
Welch Opposes Adding Tolls to Eisenhower Expressway
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is leading efforts to stop the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) from adding new tolls to the Eisenhower Expressway. “There needs to be a plan to address the bumper to bumper traffic on the...
Stuart Holding Supply Drive for Domestic Violence Shelter
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - In order raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness month and help local domestic violence survivors thrive, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Granite City-based Phoenix Crisis Center to help collect supplies...
Crespo Backs Legislation to Protect Consumers from Identity Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the recent Equifax data breach, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is sponsoring new legislation that would prevent credit reporting agencies from charging fees to consumers who wish to freeze their credit report. “Identity...
Stuart Hosts Community Job Fair at Lewis and Clark
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help connect local employers and job seekers, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, hosted a Community Job Fair at the N.O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. With over three dozen employers in attendance, people in search...
Walsh-Sponsored Package to Prevent Veteran Suicide Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois veterans will now have improved access to critical mental health services and greater access to job placement, training and other services thanks to a new law sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood. “The brave men and women who...
Hoffman-Backed Education Funding Reform Provides Property Tax Relief
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently supported a landmark education funding reform plan that takes steps toward real property tax relief for local families while also providing millions more in funding to Metro-East schools. “I had two...
Welch: Rauner Sides with Trump, DeVos and Predatory Loan Providers Over Students
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is denouncing Governor Rauner’s veto of legislation that would have safeguarded students from predatory loan providers by creating a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “We all tell students that they...
Jones-Backed Measure Protecting Women’s Health Will Be Signed Into Law
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, released the following statement applauding the announcement that legislation protecting women’s access to reproductive health care will become law, protecting Illinois women’s health regardless of what...
Manley Visits Local Beekeeping Business
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley recently visited a local Romeoville business, Hive 5 Honey, to learn more about the company and how bees help our environment. “I had a wonderful time visiting with Rick and his family while getting to learn more about their...
Kifowit Hosting Coffee Stops across the Area in October
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to meet with her to discuss state and local issues at her “Coffee with Kifowit” stops throughout her district in October. “People with opinions and concerns about state issues shouldn’t...
Andrade’s Education Funding Reform Pumps Millions of New Dollars into Neighborhood Schools
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, recently supported landmark education funding reform that will provide up to an additional $466 million annually to Chicago Public Schools (CPS). “Without a new education funding formula, our neighborhood schools were...
Mussman: School Funding Reform a Critical Step toward Real Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bipartisan compromise that reforms Illinois’ broken school funding formula is a critical first step toward real property tax relief, said state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg. “For too long, Illinois’ school funding formula has been broken,...
Kifowit Introduces Measure to Safeguard Nurses in the Workplace
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois nurses would be better protected from workplace violence under legislation introduced Monday by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego. “In the last decade, workplace violence against nurses has increased at an alarming rate,” Kifowit...
Mussman Highlights New Tax Credit for Illinois Teachers
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is drawing attention to a new state tax credit available to teachers and school administrators who personally purchase school supplies for their students. “In our current economic climate in Illinois, it is...
Stuart to Host Community Discussion on Higher Education
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a community advisory committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Mississippi/Illinois Room at the Morris University Center, located at 1 Hairpin Drive on the...