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Welch Named Chairman of Higher Education Committee
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to improve Illinois colleges and universities, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, was recently appointed chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education. “Our colleges, universities and their students are...
Andrade Pushing Legislation to Require Presidential Candidates to Release Tax Returns
CHICAGO – To help ensure transparency and shine a light on the financial interests of individuals running for President of the United States, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation that would require presidential candidates to release their...
Scherer Backs Bill to Protect Second Amendment for Sportsmen
DECATUR, Ill. –State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing legislation to make sure that individuals who are lawfully allowed to carry a firearm in Illinois can also carry a handgun while deer hunting. “The laws in Illinois are unclear and many people may not know...
Rep. Mah Denounces Measure Targeting Immigrant Community
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is denouncing a measure filed by a Republican representative earlier this month, which seeks to target and strip much-needed resources from undocumented immigrant children. “The budget impasse as it stands today is...
Harper Highlights Green Initiative to Help Working Families Save on License Plate Renewal Fees
CHICAGO – In an effort to help working families avoid costly fees for license plate renewals this year, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to enroll in the Illinois Secretary of State’s Email Renewal Notice Program. “This email service helps...
Walsh Backing Effort to Preserve Vehicle Registration Reminders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help save taxpayer dollars and ensure residents continue receiving vehicle registration reminders in the mail, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is sponsoring a proposal by Secretary of State Jesse White to offset the cost of registration...
Slaughter Asks Residents to Recognize American Heart Month, Review Personal Health
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is urging residents to recognize American Heart Month in February by reviewing the facts about heart health and how they can make healthy choices. “I urge residents to research the facts about heart health and make...
Scherer Denounces Move to Stop State Employee Pay
DECATUR, Ill. – Responding to a motion filed Thursday by Attorney General Lisa Madigan to stop paying state workers, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, has issued the following statement: “Withholding pay to workers would dramatically and severely disrupt state...
Andrade Highlights Illinois Status as a “Purple Heart State”
CHICAGO, Ill. – Earlier this month, in one of the last acts of the 99th General Assembly, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, supported a proposal to designate Illinois as a Purple Heart State. “Personally, I am always humbled when I think about the service and...
Stuart Joins Edwardsville Police Officers for Day on Job
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, joined Edwardsville police officers on Jan. 23 for a day on the job. She was able to ride along with officers, see the community and discuss important issues facing community policing in Edwardsville. “I...
Manley Listens to Concerns of Residents at Coffee Shop Stop
BOLINGBROOK, IL. – Welcoming constituents to share their ideas, thoughts and concerns about state and local issues, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, hosted her first coffee and conversation event of the new legislative session Saturday at Panera Bread in...
Scherer Voices Opposition to Proposed Beverage Tax
DECATUR, Ill. –State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is continuing to speak out against tax increases on working families by joining Democrats and Republicans alike in opposition to plans to force a new tax on soft drinks in Illinois. “Increasing beverage taxes would...
Moeller to Host Property Tax Homestead Exemption Seminar
ELGIN, Ill. – To help Kane County homeowners minimize their property tax bills, state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is hosting a Property Tax Homestead Exemption Seminar with the Kane County Assessment Office on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Centre of Elgin, located...
Fred T. Korematsu Honored by Illinois General Assembly
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, put forth legislation on Wednesday that acknowledges the bravery of Fred T. Korematsu, an Asian American civil rights hero, who exhibited immense strength by standing up against the imprisonment of Japanese Americans during...
Kifowit Honors Waubonsee Community College’s 50th Anniversary
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was joined by Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Christine Sobek at a Waubonsee Community College Update she hosted last week where attendees learned the latest news about the college and plans for...
Hoffman Highlights Illinois Status as a “Purple Heart State”
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Early this month, in one of the last acts of the 99th General Assembly, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined his colleagues for a unanimous vote in the Illinois House of Representatives to pass Senate Joint Resolution 57, to designate Illinois...
Williams Statement on Governor Rauner’s State of the State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today in his State of State address, Governor Rauner spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing our state. I share the Governor’s hope for a quick resolution to the budget impasse that continues to harm our communities, and urge the...
Welch Calls on Governor to Negotiate Budget, Help Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, offers the following statement regarding a new economic policy agenda to move Illinois forward and on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address: “As I listen to members of our community, I’m...