Harper Proposes Measure to Remove Surcharge on Gas Bills

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing up for consumers, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is proposing to remove a monthly surcharge on the gas bills of consumers in Chicago after the exposure of gross mismanagement and ineptitude by Peoples Gas.“As the cost of living...

Kalish Condemns Anti-Semitic Hate Speech, Calls for Unity

CHICAGO – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, released the following statement after the right-wing lobbying group Illinois Family Action distributed multiple anti-Semitic and hateful posts on their official social media page:“The hateful rhetoric of Illinois...

D’Amico Named Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair

CHICAGO –State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, was recently named a Co-Chair of the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in recognition of his strong support for sportsmen.“It is an honor to have received the privilege to serve as a Co-Chair of the Sportsmen’s...

Andrade Backs Bill to End Youth Homelessness

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Due to the substantial number of young persons in the state who are homeless, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, has signed on to legislation to address the crises.“Many of our youth have nowhere to turn once they age out of the state systems,...