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Mussman Reviews Senate Budget Proposal, Advocates for Further Negotiations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following a series of hearings on the budget proposal recently passed by the Illinois Senate, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, urged further negotiations to craft a more responsible state spending plan that cuts wasteful government...
Walsh 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. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid...
Crespo Urging Governor to Sign Monumental Debt Transparency Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog just increased from $13.3 billion to a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would reform how state agencies manage their finances and...
Hoffman Urging Rauner to Return to Table to Negotiate Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois has gone an unprecedented period of time with no budget, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, is encouraging Gov. Bruce Rauner to return to the bargaining table and seek common ground with Democratic legislators in order to end the budget impasse....
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...