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Welch Bill Offers Homeowners Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Every homeowner in the state would receive a break from high property taxes under a comprehensive tax relief package passed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, increasing the value of key property tax credits for families, seniors and...
Mah Passes Measure to Modernize Data Collection
CHICAGO, Ill. – With bi-partisan support, State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, passed legislation through the House chamber that modernizes the way the Department of Human Services collects demographic data about their program participants. “This important piece of...
Scherer Fights to Block Private Outsourcing of Prison Nursing Jobs
DECATUR, Ill. – In response to Gov. Rauner’s efforts to privatize nursing jobs at a dozen Illinois prisons, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, helped pass legislation Thursday that would prevent 124 prison nurses from being laid off and their jobs from being...
Stuart Recognizes Heroic First Responders at Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, honored Highland first-responders Thursday at the Capitol in recognition of their life saving work to rescue an infant from freezing waters earlier this year. “Without these first-responders, an innocent...
Walsh-Backed Reforms to Help Veterans with PTSD Access Life-Saving Health Services Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans will have better access to health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and job training under legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, intended to help returning service members transition into...
Kifowit’s Measure Improving Mental Health Services for Veterans Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation making Illinois a leader in the fight to end Veteran suicide, introduced by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and a USMC Veteran, passed the House Wednesday with broad bipartisan support. “I have heard many stories from fellow...
Jones Backing Proposal to Block Trump Administration from Taking Extralegal Steps against Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is backing legislation to keep the children and families of undocumented immigrants safe in school, at church and in other locations, taking steps that would block President Donald Trump’s deportation...
Lilly Introduces Legislation to Bring Work Ethics into Classroom
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, is sponsoring legislation that will bring an education course on work ethics to students in 6th through 12th grade. “When students are entering 6th grade, it allows for the opportunity to introduce important...
Hoffman Helps Pass Legislation Offering Property Tax Relief to Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Homeowners across the state will receive a break from high property taxes under a comprehensive tax relief package supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, increasing the value of key property tax credits for families, seniors and veterans....
Andrade Passes Legislation to Provide Mortgage Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help homeowners that have fallen behind on their mortgage payments get back on track, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House that allows residents who are multiple months behind on paying their bill to make...
Walsh Announces $125,000 Grant for Joliet Public Library
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, announced that the Joliet Public Library will receive a $125,000 grant to improve facilities through the office of the Illinois Secretary of State. “Joliet is fortunate to have a great library system with...
Hernandez Speaks to SIU Students, Highlights Importance of Commitment and Collaboration
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Tuesday, State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, spoke to students at the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Paul Simon Public Policy Institute’s Latino Legislative Civic Education Day about the...
Jones Announces $125,000 Grant for South Holland Library
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, announced that the South Holland Public Library will receive a $125,000 grant to improve facilities through the office of the Illinois Secretary of State. “Keeping our public libraries in good working...
Mah Protects Consumers from Hidden Fees
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of committee that would protect consumers and close loopholes that allow cable and internet providers to impose endless fees for rental of their electronic equipment. “Cable providers are taking...
Lilly Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Bonuses from Being Paid With Tax Dollars
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park, has recently introduced legislation that will prohibit employee bonuses from being funded by taxpayer dollars. “This is an initiative that seeks to bring accountability back to government by ensuring that tax...
Manley Backed Legislation Provides Significant Property Tax Relief to Homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to provide property tax relief to homeowners, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, sponsored legislation to increase homeowner exemptions for families across the state. “When I’m talking to people in my district, one of the...
Mah Helps Local Residents Save Money on Utility Bills
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, held a utility bill analysis clinic in coalition with the Citizen’s Utility Board, to help residents understand their utility bills and save money. “Utility bills are often confusing to read,” said Mah. “Understanding...
Crespo Passes Legislation that Would Make Illinois Roads Safer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring the safety of Illinois families, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, passed legislation through the House Wednesday that would prohibit car dealerships from allowing people to drive cars with materials on the windows...