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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...
Hoffman Condemns Wasteful Spending at State Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently introduced a resolution condemning the misuse of thousands of taxpayer dollars that has occurred at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology. “While the state is in the midst of a historic...
Andrade 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. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would require insurance companies to cover breast cancer screenings done with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)....
Gordon-Booth Recognizes Donald Jackson on Service to NAACP, Community
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Earlier this week, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, welcomed President of the Peoria Branch of the NAACP Donald Jackson to Springfield to congratulate him on his retirement and thank him for his service to the community. “Donald Jackson is a...
Cassidy Passes Legislation to Stop Divisive Practice, Promote Community Engagement
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House recently that would change the current practice of criminalizing the act of simply being in the same room as a member of a street gang. “While we understand the intent of the current...
Stuart Promotes Buy Local Efforts, Encourages Residents to Support Area Businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Encouraging area residents to support local businesses, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is launching an online petition that highlights efforts to spend tax dollars on local businesses instead of foreign companies. “Too many of our tax...
Mussman Makes Fourth Town Hall Stop in Hanover Park
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, continued her district-wide town hall tour by listening to the concerns and suggestions of her constituents in Hanover Park. The May 1 stop was Mussman’s fourth town hall meeting of the calendar year, with...
Walsh Proposal Protecting Life Insurance Beneficiaries Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet, which would help ensure that family members receive their loved ones’ life insurance benefits, recently passed the House. “People pay diligently into life insurance policies to ensure that...
Manley Sponsors Legislation Ensuring Police Officers Receive Cybercrime Training
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her efforts to increase the safety and well-being of local residents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation that will require police officers to be trained in the areas of cybercrimes and crimes committed with...
Hoffman Resolution Encourages Use of Steel Made in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a continuing effort to promote Illinois and American-made products, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring a resolution calling on the state to use steel and iron products made in Illinois. “With the steel industry serving as a vital...
Mussman Teams Up With AARP, Warns of Rauner’s Senior Cuts
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently joined forces with AARP to inform area seniors about Gov. Rauner’s new plan to slash care for tens of thousands of seniors while exposing even more to health and security risks. “Politicians in...
Kifowit Tours Aurora Pepsi Plant, Discusses Ways to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently toured the Pepsi distribution center in Aurora to discuss the importance of creating jobs, especially for veterans. “I think it’s important for elected officials to have knowledge of and connect with...
Harper to Help Immigrants Understand Their Constitutional Rights
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is joining the National Immigrant Justice Center to help connect immigrants with legal resources and help them train for encounters with law enforcement at her Know Your Rights Seminar that will be on Saturday, June 11...
Kifowit-Sponsored Bill Cutting Fees for Entrepreneurs Advances in House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Entrepreneurs would receive financial assistance in opening their first businesses under legislation being sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, creating an Entrepreneur Learner’s Permit pilot program. “Small businesses accounted for...