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Mussman Backs Measure Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge child sexual predators at any time under legislation passed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid...
Manley Hosts First Annual Girls Leadership Summit
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was joined by state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, at her hosted the first annual 19 Under 19: Girls Leadership Summit at Rasmussen College in Romeoville. Students from area schools gathered to enjoy...
Stuart Introduces Legislation to Help Families Prosecute Out-of-State Drug Dealers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to a tragic local drug overdose case that took the life of a local, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, introduced legislation that would give authorities the ability to prosecute out-of-state drug dealers for providing drugs to...
Andrade’s Elected Chicago School Board Proposal Passes House
CHICAGO – To give parents a greater voice in their children’s education and make Chicago Public Schools (CPS) more accountable, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that would create an elected school board at CPS. “With CPS facing a serious...
Harper Measure Expands Access to Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would assist more women obtain an earlier breast cancer diagnosis by expanding insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings. “My proposal would help women in Illinois have...
Rep. Harper Promotes Gun Safety Bill to License Gun Dealers in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is leading the charge to license gun dealers in Illinois in an effort to increase public safety and enhance responsible gun ownership. “At a time when Chicago’s gun violence is on the rise, we have to be smarter...
Hoffman Backing Bill Protecting Working Families from Corporate Agendas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working men and women who are members of a union would have greater protections from anti-union agendas under legislation being backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “Over the last few years, Governor Rauner has launched unprecedented...
Manley Listens to Concerns of Residents, Business Owners
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently spent time visiting with local residents at Denny’s in Crest Hill. Manley spent time listening to their concerns and sharing what she is working on in Springfield to help protect seniors from dangerous cuts....
Gordon-Booth Sponsors Legislation to Support Violence Prevention Programs
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently introduced legislation that would help fund programs in the Peoria community aimed at reducing violence. “When young people have jobs or are involved in community organizations, they become invested in...
Kifowit Hosts Annual Free Shred, Medicine Disposal and Recycle Day
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to dispose unused medicines, recycle electronics and guard against identity theft by shredding old paperwork in an environmentally friendly way at her annual Recycle and Shred Day on...
Scherer Backs Bill to Authorize Electronic Hunting Licenses, Protect Second Amendment for Sportsmen
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing legislation to streamline the hunting licensing process by authorizing electronic licenses for sportsmen. “It’s important that our state’s laws and regulations protect the rights of law-abiding, responsible...
Stuart Invites Residents to Join Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting local residents to attend the first meeting of her Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Monday, June 5 from 5 pm to 6 pm at Lincoln Middle School, located at 145 West St. in Edwardsville....
Walsh Stands Up For Seniors, Fights Drastic Cuts to Meals on Wheels
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, 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 the...
Scherer Backs Measure Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge child sexual predators at any time under legislation passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. Senate Bill 189 closes a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to...
Andrade Offers Residents Discounted Pet Services at Pet Fair
CHICAGO – To help connect pet owners with low-cost and free services for their pets, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is partnering with Ald. Ariel Reboyras’ office and Chicago Care and Animal control to host a pet fair on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....
B or Better GPA Gets University, Community College Bound Students Free Tuition, Debt Relief Under House Dem Plan
(Springfield, IL) – With universities facing declining enrollment amidst a historic budget crisis and mounting pressure of student debt, a trio of House Democrats announced on Tuesday a plan to make a community college and university education virtually free for all...
Letter to the Editor – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch
Dear Editor, Over the past several years we have seen an increase in violence throughout our neighborhoods and streets. So far this year, there have been six homicides in Maywood. Unfortunately, this increase in violence can be attributed to Governor Rauner’s extreme...
Mussman Joins Efforts to End Wasteful Spending by Gov. Rauner’s Technology Chief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports of a top official in Governor Rauner’s administration spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on professional subscriptions, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is sponsoring legislation urging the governor’s...