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Moeller Highlights Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
ELGIN, Ill. – In effort to raise awareness of January as Cervical Health Awareness Month, state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is encouraging women to take preventative measures to help reduce the risk of getting cervical cancer. “Cervical cancer is one of the most...
Andrade Backs Legislation to Block State Money From Helping Trump’s Border Wall
CHICAGO – Fighting against the racist and xenophobic policies proposed by the incoming Trump administration, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is demanding the state end investment in any firm associated with President-elect Trump’s proposed border wall. “Our...
Scherer Volunteers at Local Soup Kitchen, Draws Attention to Community Needs
DECATUR, Ill. – Participating in Random Act of Kindness Week, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, helped prepare and serve meals to patrons at the Good Samaritan Inn in Decatur on Wednesday. “In this bitterly cold weather, it is particularly important to think of the...
Mussman Warns Seniors about Cold Weather, Encourages Use of Warming Centers
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – With cold weather upon us, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is reminding seniors about available warming centers throughout the area that will be open to the public so residents in need have a warm place to stay. “For some seniors,...
Manley Encourages Residents to Prepare Cars for Winter
JOLIET, Ill. – With winter in full swing, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is reminding residents to prepare their cars for frigid temperatures. “Winter months are often jammed with travel to visit family and friends,” said Manley. “I encourage residents to...
Lilly Seeking Input from Local Residents to Help Develop Legislative Agenda
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is asking constituents for their ideas for new bill proposals for the upcoming General Assembly session that begins next month. “As I go door-to-door, call residents and hold town halls and various events for their...
Scherer Warns Seniors of Fraud During Holiday Season
DECATUR, Ill. – As criminals look to prey on unsuspecting consumers this holiday season, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is reminding seniors about legislation she helped pass into law to protect them from fraud. “Unfortunately, scammers target seniors and the...
Moeller Highlights Illinois Veterans’ History Project
ELGIN, Ill. – To create an account of the service of Illinois’ veterans and civilians during wartime, state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is encouraging local residents to participate in the Illinois Veterans’ History Project, a program created by Secretary of State...
Manley Seeking Legislative Ideas from Residents
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local residents to contact her with legislative ideas to improve our state in advance of the new General Assembly that will convene in early January. “Several piece of legislation that I sponsored...
Lilly, ISBE Hold Education Listening Tour
CHICAGO – On Tuesday, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, along with the Illinois State Board of Education held a listening tour on the recently enacted federal legislation, Every Student Succeeds Act, which reauthorizes the nation’s commitment to equal educational...
Andrade – Supported Law Aims To Protect Seniors From Fraud
CHICAGO – In an effort to protect seniors and other vulnerable residents from a troubling trend of increased financial fraud, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is reminding residents of his support of a new law that makes it easier to put criminals behind bars who...
Scherer Urges Continued Negotiations for AFSCME Contract
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid an impasse that could jeopardize the delivery of public services, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday to call for renewed contract negotiations between Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration and...
Scherer Helps Block Tax Increases on Working Families
DECATUR Ill. – In line with her firmly-held opposition to tax increases on middle-class and working families, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, joined a bipartisan group Wednesday to oppose attempts to raise income taxes on residents through a loophole open in...
Kifowit and Cullerton Propose Steps to Reduce Veteran Suicide
Rep Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora) 84th District Springfield Office: 200-3S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-8028 District Office: 1677 Montgomery Rd. Ste. 116 Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 585-1308 (630) 585-1357 FAX
Walsh Fights to Prevent “Lame-Duck” Tax Hike
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to proposals to raise taxes during the upcoming lame-duck session in January, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, supported legislation Wednesday to oppose the passage of tax increases during these special sessions. “The decision to...
Manley Votes Against “Business as Usual” Tax Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, co-sponsored a resolution on Wednesday calling for politicians to stop the habit of voting for tax increases during the time between the November election and the January inauguration. “I co-sponsored this...
Kifowit Opposes Tax Hikes During Lame-Duck Session
AURORA, Ill. – As Springfield politicians conspire to raise taxes in the coming weeks, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is supporting legislation to prevent unaccountable and outgoing politicians from raising taxes on middle-class taxes. “Middle-class families...
Kifowit Encourages Families to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
Rep Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora) 84th District Springfield Office: 200-3S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-8028 District Office: 1677 Montgomery Rd. Ste. 116 Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 585-1308 (630) 585-1357 FAX