Burke Optimistic About Budget Progress, Urges Further Negotiations

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, issued the following statement Friday as budget negotiations continue: “Legislators and the governor are moving in the right direction.  Democratic and Republican legislators signaled their willingness to...

Connor Urges All Sides to Continue Negotiating Budget in Good Faith

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, issued the following statement Friday as budget negotiations continue: “Today’s bipartisan agreement on the framework of a budget was a sign of progress, but there is more work to be done. This budget would cut...

Welch Begins New Term, Seeks to Pass Responsible Budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement after being sworn in for his third term as state Representative of the 7th District on Wednesday: “It is truly an honor to continue to represent the residents of the 7th district in...