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Mussman Sponsors Bill to Bring Child Traffickers to Justice
Schaumburg, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation that would hold individuals involved in the human trafficking of minors accountable for their appalling criminal, and sometimes violent, acts against children. “Victims of human...
Scherer Works to Bring Child Traffickers to Justice
DECATUR, Ill. –To crack down on criminals involved with child trafficking, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is co-sponsoring legislation that increases penalties and extends the statute of limitations for child sex crimes. “Current law does not reflect the realities...
Kifowit Discusses Area Road Construction Projects
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, talked with local residents about ongoing road projects and future infrastructure improvement plans at a recent Area Road Construction Update meeting. “With summer just around the corner, it means there will be...
Mussman Meets with Police Chiefs at Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – While at the state Capitol for legislative session, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, met with members of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police to discuss their agenda to make communities in Illinois safer. “I’d like to take a...
Representative Mah Supporting Legislation to Create Elected School Board for Chicago Public Schools
CHICAGO, Ill. – To provide the public with greater control in making decisions for their neighborhood schools, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, recently announced support for legislation that would convert Chicago Board of Education from an appointed body to one...
Rep. Hoffman Backs Tax Relief Proposal for Middle-Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle-class families would keep more of their hard-earned paychecks under a proposal sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, which doubles the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. “With many working families struggling to make ends meet,...
Manley Discusses Local Issues and Activism with Our Lady of Angels Residents
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently hosted a discussion with residents at Our Lady of Angels Village, covering a range of social justice issues and providing an overview of best practices for citizens to communicate with elected officials “I...
Andrade Joins Immigration Activists At Rally In Capital
SPRINGFIELD – Standing in solidarity with the immigrant communities of the 40th District and across Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, participated in a rally in the Capitol Rotunda with pro-immigrant activists. “Members of the immigrant community are...
Andrade Joins Immigration Activists At Rally In Capitol
SPRINGFIELD – Standing in solidarity with the immigrant communities of the 40th District and across Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, participated in a rally in the Capitol Rotunda with pro-immigrant activists. “Members of the immigrant community are...
Manley Proposes Changes to State Website with Information to Fight Heroin Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to address the ongoing heroin epidemic in Will County, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, introduced legislation that brings changes and creates a comprehensive website with tools and resources to educate the public about...
Kifowit Backs Legislation to Provide Relief to Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle-class families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit’s, D-Oswego, doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Kifowit-backed bill is a key element of an...
Andrade Backs Proposal to Provide Tax Relief For Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will keep more of their hard-earned dollars under a proposal sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, to double the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. “By providing much-needed tax relief to working families, we can...
Andrade Backs Proposal to Provide Tax Relief For Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will keep more of their hard-earned dollars under a proposal sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, to double the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. “By providing much-needed tax relief to working families, we can...
Jones Backs Measure that would Force Trump to Share Business Deals, Tax Information with Public
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to force President Donald Trump to shed light on his finances, reveal potential conflicts of interest and show to what extent the White House is being used to inflate the profits of his...
Kifowit, Local Parents and Police Unveil New Card to Help Keep People with Disabilities Safe
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, were joined by local law enforcement, social service agencies, and parents in Aurora Monday to unveil a new wallet card available to individuals with special needs designed...
Scherer’s Spelling Bee Brings Out Local Seniors
DECATUR, Ill. – Local senior citizens showcased their spelling abilities and celebrated their love of learning at state Rep. Sue Scherer’s, D-Decatur, senior spelling bee at the Decatur Macon County Senior Center on Monday. “Every year I am thrilled for our seniors to...
Scherer Files Measure to Address Substitute Teacher Shortage
DECATUR, Ill. –In an effort to aid school districts that are having a hard time finding substitute teachers, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently filed legislation to eliminate the substitute teaching license fee for candidates who apply to be substitute...
Mussman Sponsors Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle-class families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Mussman-backed bill is a key element of an...