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Crespo Helps Locate Family Owed $50,000 in Unclaimed Property
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – State Representative Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, recently teamed up with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s office to locate a family that had over $50,000 in unclaimed funds being held by the state of...
Scherer Announces Award to Recognize Businesses that Give Back
DECATUR, Ill. – To help recognize area businesses that give back to the community, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is inviting residents to submit nominations for her ‘Good Neighbor’ Business Award. “Our area is fortunate to have a number of businesses that partner...
Rep. Scherer and Comptroller Mendoza Remind Area Residents to Check for Uncashed Checks
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting a program to reunite local taxpayers and small businesses with uncashed checks issued by the State of Illinois through Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s Check for Cash program. “Every penny counts...
Stuart Backs Resolution Prioritizing Illinois Steel Mills, Steelworkers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing the important economic contribution of local steel mills and their employees, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging Illinois agencies to purchase steel made in Illinois. “We should be making every effort to buy and use...
Harper Launches Job Taskforce to Help Young Adults Find Work
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring Senate Joint Resolution 10 in the Illinois House of Representatives, which would establish a statewide task force to develop employment opportunities and to assist any young Illinois adults seeking...
Hernandez-Welch Unifying to Make Illinois a Welcoming State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, and state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, are joining forces to foster trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities, giving undocumented immigrants with no...
Manley Urges Federal Government to Continue Funding Programs that Fight Heroin Epidemic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to news that President Trump has proposed slashing funding federal programs that help fight the heroin epidemic across the country, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, introduced legislation urging the Illinois Congressional Delegation...
Welch Introduces Legislation to Provide Funding for Violence Prevention Programs
WESTCHESTER, Ill., – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch recently introduced legislation to provide funding for violence prevention programs to communities that have been most affected by increased violence. “Over the past several years we have seen an increase in...
Walsh Helps Pass Measures to Protect Local Families’ Access to Health care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to federal law which would strip insurance from people with pre-existing conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is fighting to stop massive insurance companies...
Andrade Backing Effort to Unify Immigrant Communities and Local Law Enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting a proposal to foster trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities, giving undocumented immigrants with no criminal backgrounds peace of mind. “The heated rhetoric and divisive...
Negotiating Team Outlines House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Democrats seeking common ground with Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to end the budget stalemate and put the state on a path to fiscal stability are asking the governor to consider their reform proposals that will improve the business climate...
Stuart Bill Aims to Expand Access to Critical Breast Cancer Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is spearheading legislation that could help more women obtain an earlier breast cancer diagnosis by expanding insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings. “My bill ensures that women in Illinois have...
Scherer Helps Pass Reforms to Bring Down Workers’ Compensation Costs
DECATUR, Ill. – Local employers would receive relief from high workers’ compensation costs under two pieces of legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “It’s time to put the needs of both employers and injured workers ahead of insurance company...
Crespo Backed Legislation Passes House, Providing Protections for People with Pre-existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Donald Trump and his allies in Washington push for reckless changes to federal health care law, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass protections on the state level to make sure no one in Illinois can be denied care because of...
Stuart Discusses Community Safety with Police Chiefs
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, met with Madison County Police Chiefs and Illinois State Police last week to discuss public safety funding and her legislation to keep officers safe. “I appreciate the work our local police chiefs do to...
Hoffman-Backed Proposal to Protect Life Insurance Beneficiaries Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that would help ensure that family members receive their loved ones’ life insurance benefits recently passed the House. “Life insurance companies should not be allowed to get out of...
Mussman Backs Bills Requiring Illinois to Buy Local
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported two pieces of legislation that will require Illinois state agencies to buy locally, which not only keeps more tax dollars circulating here at home, but also invests in keeping local jobs...
Jones Collaborates with SouthTown Arts Entertainment Cultural Center’s 2017 Entrepreneurs Small Business Expo to Engage Residents and Entrepreneurs
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is inviting residents and entrepreneurs to attend SouthTown Arts Entertainment Cultural Center’s Second Annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, May 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Southland Center, located...