CHICAGO – A reform sponsored by state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, that aims to close the wage gap by prohibiting employers from using unfair practices to force women and people of color into a lifetime of lower pay was recently signed into law.“Every day women are...
CHICAGO, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to fight for property tax relief for local homeowners and working families, state Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the Property Tax Relief Task Force this week after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly to help protect the elderly from abuse was recently signed into law.“Far too many seniors are targeted every day for fraud, scams, and even abuse,” Lilly said. “I’m proud that this bill will help prevent...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign legislation that would help seniors maintain a vital tax-saving exemption without reapplying annually, removing a burdensome process for Cook County seniors and preventing...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the tragic and deadly shootings in El Paso, Texas, Dayton, Ohio, and Chicago over this past weekend: “Gun violence everywhere is a public health crisis that Donald Trump and his...