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Welch Bill Closes Tax Loopholes, Requires Wealthy Pay Fair Share
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to close current tax loopholes and provide monetary relief for the middle class, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring House Bill 3393. “Illinois needs revenue in order to protect and fund higher education, social...
Walsh Passes Measure Cracking Down On Corporations Shipping Local Jobs Overseas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big businesses that ship local jobs overseas will be required to pay back every dime they’ve received from Illinois taxpayers and barred from receiving any future taxpayer-funded deals under a measure passed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr.,...
Manley Stands with Seniors to Protect Funding for Meals on Wheels
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is joining seniors from throughout the community to stand against dangerous proposed cuts to Meals on Wheels that would affect more than 115,000 elderly residents in Illinois who rely on the program. “Meals on...
Kifowit-Backed Bills Promoting Local Jobs Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two pieces of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to keep more of our tax dollars here in Illinois and invest in local jobs by requiring Illinois state agencies to buy locally passed the House Wednesday. “We have a duty...
Hernandez Effort to Ensure Pay Equity Passes House, Highlights Effect on the Economy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to fighting for women’s rights, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, voted to pass legislation through the House Wednesday that would move Illinois one step closer toward pay equity between me and...
Hoffman Passes “Buy Illinois” and “Buy America” Initiatives
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed a legislative package on Wednesday that works to stimulate the sale of goods manufactured in Illinois or the United States and create local jobs. “When we buy goods that are made in Illinois or America, we...
Mah Votes to Fund Vital Services at Risk of Being Cut
Chicago, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, in an effort to protect social services that are at risk of being cut, voted in support of a Lifeline Budget that recently passed the House. “This is by no means the answer to all the state’s problems,” said Mah. “If...
Jones Fights to Crack Down on Corporations that Ship Local Jobs Overseas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big businesses that ship local jobs overseas will be required to pay back every dime they’ve received from Illinois taxpayers and barred from receiving any future taxpayer-funded deals under a measure passed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet...
Andrade Invites Residents to Grand Opening Celebration of New Independence Park Playground
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is inviting residents to the Grand Opening Celebration of the newly renovated Independence Park Playground, located at 3945 N Springfield Ave. on Saturday, May 6 at noon. “Over the past few years I have worked in...
Harper-Lead Initiative Provides Funding for CPS Trauma and Special Education Services
CHICAGO – To provide students with access to trauma and special education services, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would take any surplus revenue from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and fund these vital programs at Chicago...
Hoffman Votes to Crack Down on Corporations Shipping Local Jobs Overseas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big businesses that ship local jobs overseas will be required to pay back every dime they have received from Illinois taxpayers under a measure spearheaded by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “If corporations send jobs in the Metro-East or across...
Scherer-Backed Legislation to Hold Accountable Corporations that Ship Jobs Overseas Passes House
DECATUR, Ill. – In an effort to hold accountable corporations that turn their backs on Illinois workers by shipping jobs overseas, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, helped pass legislation on Monday that will require businesses that move jobs out of state to pay back...
Scherer Opposes Cuts to Meals on Wheels, Stands with Seniors
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, 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 program....
Walsh Helps Pass Legislation Protecting Nurses, State Workers
SPRINGFIELD Ill. – In response to the proposed layoffs of nurses in Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, helped pass legislation that would prevent the department from reducing the number of medical and mental...
Hernandez Commends Chicago City Council for Approving City-Issued ID Program for Undocumented Immigrants
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement after the Chicago City Council overwhelmingly voted to approve an ordinance that would offer undocumented immigrants, the homeless and those...
Mussman Volunteers to Pack Meals at Feed My Starving Children
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently joined local volunteers at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg to package and seal nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children across the globe. “There are...
Harper Holds Satellite Office Hours, Meets with Local Officials and Residents
CHICAGO – Last week, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, met with neighborhood residents to listen to their concerns regarding federal, state and local issues during her satellite office hours meeting. “I am grateful that residents spent time with me to discuss city...
Andrade Passes Bill To Improve Cybersecurity of State Agencies
CHICAGO, Ill. – In an effort to protect public data and improve the cybersecurity of state agencies, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House that would create a new division under the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to...