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Jones Fights to Crack Down on Corporations that Ship Local Jobs Overseas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big businesses that ship local jobs overseas will be required to pay back every dime they’ve received from Illinois taxpayers and barred from receiving any future taxpayer-funded deals under a measure passed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet...
Andrade Invites Residents to Grand Opening Celebration of New Independence Park Playground
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is inviting residents to the Grand Opening Celebration of the newly renovated Independence Park Playground, located at 3945 N Springfield Ave. on Saturday, May 6 at noon. “Over the past few years I have worked in...
Harper-Lead Initiative Provides Funding for CPS Trauma and Special Education Services
CHICAGO – To provide students with access to trauma and special education services, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would take any surplus revenue from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and fund these vital programs at Chicago...
Hoffman Votes to Crack Down on Corporations Shipping Local Jobs Overseas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big businesses that ship local jobs overseas will be required to pay back every dime they have received from Illinois taxpayers under a measure spearheaded by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “If corporations send jobs in the Metro-East or across...
Scherer-Backed Legislation to Hold Accountable Corporations that Ship Jobs Overseas Passes House
DECATUR, Ill. – In an effort to hold accountable corporations that turn their backs on Illinois workers by shipping jobs overseas, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, helped pass legislation on Monday that will require businesses that move jobs out of state to pay back...
Scherer Opposes Cuts to Meals on Wheels, Stands with Seniors
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, 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 program....
Walsh Helps Pass Legislation Protecting Nurses, State Workers
SPRINGFIELD Ill. – In response to the proposed layoffs of nurses in Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, helped pass legislation that would prevent the department from reducing the number of medical and mental...
Hernandez Commends Chicago City Council for Approving City-Issued ID Program for Undocumented Immigrants
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement after the Chicago City Council overwhelmingly voted to approve an ordinance that would offer undocumented immigrants, the homeless and those...
Mussman Volunteers to Pack Meals at Feed My Starving Children
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently joined local volunteers at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg to package and seal nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children across the globe. “There are...
Harper Holds Satellite Office Hours, Meets with Local Officials and Residents
CHICAGO – Last week, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, met with neighborhood residents to listen to their concerns regarding federal, state and local issues during her satellite office hours meeting. “I am grateful that residents spent time with me to discuss city...
Andrade Passes Bill To Improve Cybersecurity of State Agencies
CHICAGO, Ill. – In an effort to protect public data and improve the cybersecurity of state agencies, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House that would create a new division under the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to...
Hoffman Works To Preserve Pre-Existing Condition Protections for Working Families
CHICAGO – In an effort to protect the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under proposed federal healthcare changes, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring legislation that would allow residents to keep their health coverage,...
Slaughter Advocates for Inmate Program in New Bill Passed Out of Committee
CHICAGO – Seeking to cut down on recidivism for inmates who are trying to improve their life, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of committee in an attempt to reduce the number of released inmates returning to prison. “Giving people a...
Hoffman Stands With Social Services, Higher Education in Supporting “Lifeline” Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Jay Hoffman D-Swansea, recently backed a plan to fund critical state services for the groups hit hardest by the state’s two-year budget impasse, including the elderly, domestic violence survivors and the state’s public colleges and...
Mussman: Disappointing that Rauner-Backed Special Interests Opposing Property Tax Relief
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement regarding the false claims made by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s allies at the Illinois Policy Institute, who are misrepresenting Mussman’s bipartisan legislation to cut property taxes...
Hernandez Highlights Importance of Unity to Work on Fixing School Funding Inequities at Berwyn Town Hall
BERWYN, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, spoke with parents, students and faculty of Berwyn School Districts 98 and 100 at a “Fix the Formula” Town Hall. “Illinois has the most inequitable funding...
Harper Votes to Lift Up Higher Education, Social Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist Illinois’ struggling social service organizations, community colleges and universities during the state’s nearly three-year budget crisis, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure to provide funding for...
Welch Legislation to Help Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions Keep Insurance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would prevent insurance companies from denying people coverage because of their pre-existing health conditions. “I am a firm believer that health care is a basic human...