Halpin Takes Oath, Pledges to Be Fighter for Middle-Class

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, issued the following statement after Wednesday’s inauguration of the 100th Illinois General Assembly: “Over the past year, I have heard from thousands of residents who believe our state needs to pass a...

DeLuca Takes Oath of Office, Urges Compromise on Budget and Reforms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement after being sworn in to serve as state Representative of the 80th district: “I’m honored to once again have the opportunity to serve the residents of the 80th district. We...

Crespo to Continue to Push for Fiscal Responsibility in New Term

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House of Representatives: “As Illinois faces serious challenges, I am honored by the opportunity to represent our...