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Stuart Calls on Governor, Lawmakers to Return to Negotiating Table, Prepare More Honest Budget Deal
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner and lawmakers to return to the table to compromise on a more honest, balanced budget deal that protects taxpayers and ensures residents maintain access to vital services. “Despite...
Harper Joins Colleagues to Urge Rauner to Protect Environment
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is joining her colleagues in calling on Gov. Rauner to join the U.S. Climate Alliance that New York, California and Washington states have joined to take proactive steps in protecting the environment. “President Trump was...
Andrade Urges Rauner to Denounce Trump’s Anti-Environment Agenda, Pledge Support for Paris Climate Agreement
CHICAGO – To show that Illinois’ commitment to combating the grave threat posed by global warming, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, signed onto a letter urging Gov. Rauner to add Illinois as a state the will continue to uphold the standards set out in the Paris...
Stuart Tours Lewis & Clark Community College
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, toured the Lewis and Clark Community College Process Operations Technology Program last week. “Community college and career training programs are a vital part of growing the local economy,” said Stuart....
Kifowit’s Annual Recycle and Shred Day Collects over 4,000 Pounds of Paper
AURORA, Ill. – More than 100 residents stopped by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Recycle and Shred Day this past Saturday to have their sensitive documents destroyed, and to donate used books and safely disposing prescription medication.” “I am thrilled so...
Walsh-Sponsored Measure To Reduce Taxes, Encourage Economic Growth Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, cracking down on corporations that ship jobs out of state, reducing fees for small businesses, and lowering taxes for working families recently passed the House. “Small businesses are...
Welch Fighting to Provide Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings to All Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that all women have access to vital healthcare coverage, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would require insurance companies to cover breast cancer screenings done with magnetic resonance imaging...
Manley Listens to Testimony from Illinois Residents Impacted by Budget Crisis
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently attended a hearing of the House Appropriations Human Services Committee highlighting the human toll of the ongoing budget crisis. “It used to break my heart when I would hear the stories from social service...
Mussman Backs Resolution Opposing Federal Republican Health Plan, Encourages Washington to Strengthen Coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is backing a resolution in Springfield to urge the United States Congress to stop efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and to instead expand Medicare coverage to residents in Illinois. “If the...
Scherer Supports Equitable Education Funding, Additional Money for Local Schools
DECATUR, Ill. – In an effort to fix Illinois’ outdated school funding formula, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently voted in support of legislation that changes the current method of education funding and brings more money to local schools in Central Illinois....
Jones Stands Up For Seniors, Fights Drastic Cuts to Meals on Wheels
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is standing with seniors and senior advocates like AARP to oppose Washington politicians’ dangerous cuts to senior Meals on Wheels, which would affect the more than 115,000 elderly residents who depend on...
Hernandez and Landek Community Shred Day Draws Large Crowd
CHICAGO – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and state Sen. Steven Landek, D-Burbank, hosted a successful community shred day, allowing over 100 local residents to securely shred their documents. Residents were also able to check the Illinois Treasurer’s...
Manley Recognizes Miracle League 10 Year Anniversary
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley joined local elected officials, community leaders and volunteer at Joliet’s Miracle League Field to celebrate the 10th season for the Miracle League. Founded by Pete and Sharon Ferro, the Miracle League, a non-profit...
Mussman Reminds Residents of Award Program Honoring Local Businesses
Springfield, Ill – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is reminding residents that they can honor local businesses that are working to strengthen the community by nominating them for her ‘Good Neighbor Business of the Month’ Award. “Small business owners are...
Crespo Pushes for Greater Transparency in the Last Days of the Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, passed legislation through the House last week urging the auditor general to conduct audits on private insurance companies that provide Medicaid. “This resolution is an essential move toward increased...
Andrade Helps Sell Tickets at Avondale Restaurant Crawl
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, was a volunteer ticket coordinator at this week’s Avondale Restaurant Crawl, supporting local businesses and community art. “It was great to see so many of the members of the community come out and support the many...
Stuart’s Measure to Block Lawmaker Pay Increase Passes General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to block an automatic pay raise for politicians was approved by the Senate and will be sent to the governor. “Politicians shouldn’t get pay raises, especially when the state is...
Mussman’s Economic Reform Package Would Lift Up the Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her commitment to lifting up middle-class families in Illinois, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, helped pass a comprehensive economic reform package that reduces fees for business owners, provides more incentives to companies...