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Mussman Passes Bill to Maintain Standards for Sign Language Interpreters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that the deaf and hearing impaired have access to services that enable them to communicate effectively, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, passed legislation on Wednesday that would keep the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act...
Mussman Announces Coat Drive Drop-Off Location at District Office
Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is asking residents to donate used winter coats at her district office, located at 15 W. Weathersfield Way in Schaumburg, to disadvantaged families in the northwest suburbs. Mussman is collecting both...
Crespo Votes to Restrict Access to Taxpayer Funded Pensions, Highlights Importance of Bipartisanship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to cut costs of government and eliminate expensive perks for politicians, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass House Bill 291, which would restrict access to taxpayer-funded pensions for elected officials who work...
Harper Fights to Stop Part-Time Politicians from Obtaining Perks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, in an effort to make government officials more accountable to the people they represent, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported a measure that would restrict part-time politicians from receiving a taxpayer funded pension. “I want...
Harper Bills Aim to Reduce Cost on Companies that Provide Food to Low-Income Communities, Eliminate Food Deserts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase access to healthier foods, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring two bills that would waive fees on vehicles that deliver food to residents who live in food deserts and allow for the creation of local Urban...
Hoffman Backing Proposal Cracking Down On Corporations That Outsource Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to hold corporations that turn their backs on Illinois workers accountable, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is backing legislation that requires companies that ship out Illinois jobs to repay state funds they received to incentivize...
Manley Sponsored Bill to Prevent Part-Time Politician Pensions Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, that would reduce the number of politicians that can receive a pension passed the House Wednesday and now heads to the Senate for consideration. “Too many part-time politicians were taking...
Walsh Backs Proposal Holding Corporation Accountable For Shipping Jobs Out Of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing with Illinois workers that have seen their jobs shipped overseas or out of state, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is backing legislation that requires companies that ship out Illinois jobs to repay state funds they received to...
Mussman Urges Equal Pay for Equal Work from Illinois Contractors
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To hold accountable companies that are failing to address the wage gap, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation that will require contractors to possess an “equal pay certificate” from the Department of Employment...
Jones Highlights the Issue of Pay Inequality Between Men and Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to bring awareness to the issue of pay inequity between men and women by working to declare April 4 as “Pay Equity Day.” This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn the...
Hernandez Fighting to Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, is fighting for pay equity by supporting legislation that prohibits employers from paying employees who have equal experience and are in identical roles, different wages....
Stuart Delivers Meals on Wheels, Encourages Residents to Support Essential Program
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Highlighting an essential service that helps seniors across Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, delivered Meals on Wheels to residents throughout the community Friday with volunteers from Main Street Community Center. “Meals on...
Welch Bill Would Stop Nursing Homes from Discharging Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to provide new safeguards for nursing home patients, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would protect residents from being involuntarily discharged from facilities. “Some nursing homes use a...
Andrade Discusses State Issues During Coffee And Conversation With Local Residents
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade met with residents Saturday at Dapper’s East Restaurant to answer questions and discuss issues that are impacting the lives of local residents. “The conversations I have with residents, either at their door or at community events...
Rep. Mah Helps Over 100 Access Health Screenings
CHICAGO, Ill. – Over 130 area residents attended a Health Fair this past weekend, hosted by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, all free of charge. “Healthy communities begin with healthy individuals,” said Mah. “Providing access to these screenings will hopefully lay...
Kifowit Hosting Eco-Friendly Backyard Seminar With The Conservation Foundation
AURORA, Ill. – In honor of Earth Day, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to attend her discussion on “Creating an Eco-Friendly Backyard Seminar” on Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m. in the Aurora Public Library-Eola Branch, located at 555 S....
Walsh Fighting to End Pay Discrimination in the Workplace
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is working to bring awareness to the issue of pay inequity between men and women by working to declare April 4 as “Pay Equity Day.” This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn the same...
Scherer Pushes for Passage of Bill to Expand Rights of Sportsmen
DECATUR, Ill. – Supporting Illinois’ hunting traditions, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to expand the Second Amendment rights of archery hunters by allowing the full-inclusion of crossbows during archery season. “Restrictions on crossbow use are...