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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
Andrade Urges Holiday Shoppers to Support Neighborhood Businesses
CHICAGO – To kick off the holiday shopping season, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is encouraging shoppers to take part in Small Business Saturday on November 26. “Shopping at neighborhood stores helps create jobs and keep money in our communities,” Andrade said....
Ammons Launches Petition Drive to Protect Services for University of Illinois Students
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, launched a petition drive this week urging Gov. Bruce Rauner and members of the General Assembly to restore funding for programs and services vital to higher education, like Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grants and...
Ammons Stands with University of Illinois Students to Fight for Higher Education Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, stood alongside students from Illinois Universities in Springfield last week in support of strong funding for higher education. Ammons met with students at the Capitol to discuss how Gov. Bruce Rauner’s...
Family Connections Bill Signed into Law in Illinois
While federal regulation is fought in court, states are making moves to cap prison phone call costs Today, HB6200: The Family Connections Bill was signed into law, bringing immediate relief to families with a loved one incarcerated. The bill received bipartisan...
Lilly Votes for Stopgap Measure to Ensure Schools Open on Time
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after voting for a stopgap measure that will allow the state to continue funding critical programs and ensure that schools open on time this fall. “I supported this measure because...
Hernandez Passes Funding for Local Schools and Essential Service Providers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after passing legislation that allows schools to open on time and provides critical state programs with needed funding: “Today, I helped pass legislation that will allow local...