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Andrade Statement On Landmark Education Funding Reform
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the Illinois House passed education funding reform, Senate Bill 1947, that provides an additional $466 million dollars annually for Chicago Public Schools: “The historic education...
Crespo Supports Measure to Repeal Cook County Beverage Tax
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is fighting to repeal the Cook County beverage tax by supporting a measure to eliminate the county’s new tax on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas, and prohibit counties from implementing similar...
Hoffman Hosts Free Community Shred Day, Urges Residents to Protect Themselves from Identity Theft
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville, offered a free community shred day to residents on Saturday at Southwestern Illinois College. “I’m glad that my office was able to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents to protect themselves from...
Andrade Visits Residents at Local Farmer’s Market
CHICAGO – To offer residents the opportunity to voice their concerns about issues facing the state and to get an update on the status of negotiations on education funding reform, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, attended the Greater Independence Park Farmer’s...
Mussman Law Preserves High Standards for Sign Language Interpreters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to protect the quality of life and safety of members of the deaf and hearing impaired community by providing access to qualified interpreters was signed into law earlier this week....
Stuart to Host Jobs Fair to Connect Employers with Job Seekers
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help alleviate some of the stress that comes with job searching and to make it easier to bring employers and job seekers together, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a job fair on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at...
Harper Automatic Voter Registration Bill Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure that will allow Illinois residents to automatically register to vote when they renew their driver’s license sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, was signed into law earlier this week. The measure was notably passed with large...
Harper’s TRUST Act to Protect Immigrants from Unlawful Prosecution Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, to prevent undocumented immigrants with no criminal backgrounds from being detained by law enforcement and increase trust between communities and local law enforcement was recently signed...
Manley Goes Door to Door in Community to Hear Directly from Residents
JOLIET, Ill. – As part of her ongoing effort to hear from all the constituents she represents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, has been knocking on doors in her district. “There are a lot of people who contact my office about questions and concerns they have...
Manley and Walsh Meet With Residents at Coffee and Conversation
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, and state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, recently met with local residents to discuss issues facing both Illinois and Will County. "We like to make ourselves available to our constituents," Manley said. "It's...
Manley Votes for Equitable School Funding, Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, released the following statement after the school funding formula compromise was passed by both the House and Senate: “The fact that our school funding formula is unfair to students across the state is...
Mussman Supports Historic Overhaul of Broken Education Funding Formula
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the Illinois House of Representatives’ vote on Senate Bill 1947, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement: “True compromise was accomplished yesterday. I took steps to finally end Illinois’ unjust and...
Scherer Responds to Governor’s Veto of Measure Aimed at Addressing Substitute Teacher Shortage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to Gov. Rauner’s veto of legislation that would have expanded job opportunities and helped alleviate the shortage of substitute teachers in school districts throughout Illinois, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following...
Hernandez Responds to Immigrant Protections Being Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement after the Illinois Trust Act, Senate Bill 31, was signed into law: “Thanks to the tireless efforts of community leaders and advocates...
Kifowit Hosts Meet Your Superintendent Night
AURORA, Ill. – To help parents and community members better connect with their local schools and discuss the new fair education funding reform, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting a Meet Your Superintendent Night on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the...
Welch Legislation Protecting Immigrants Becomes Law
WESTCHESTER, Ill. –Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants with no criminal backgrounds from being detained by law enforcement and increasing trust between communities and local law enforcement was...
Andrade Calls for Override of Governor’s Veto of Bipartisan Government Transparency Measure
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is calling on members of the Illinois General Assembly to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a proposal to require more transparent and open reporting of spending at state agencies. “As the bill backlog increased during Gov....
Andrade Statement on Veto of Measure to Crack Down on Tax Evading Corporations
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed his legislation, House Bill 3419, which forbids the state to invest or contract with companies that are avoiding paying state taxes by stashing profits...