Hurley Invites Local Seniors to Senior Tech Tuesday

CHICAGO – Back by popular demand, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will be hosting Senior Tech Tuesdays on the second Tuesday of each month. Hurley is inviting local seniors to schedule an appointment to stop by her office and ask any questions they may have about...

Kalish Helps Pass Equal Pay Legislation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, that will bring greater pay equity for women to Illinois sponsored overwhelmingly passed the Illinois House last week. Kalish’s measure bans a discriminatory practice used to lock...

Mah Moves to Protect Consumers from Hidden Rebate Card Fees

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois retailers would be prohibited from issuing prepaid rebate and promotional cards with hidden fees under a measure introduced by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which recently passed out of the House and now moves to the Senate.“Rebate...

Lilly Votes to Strengthen Equal Pay Laws

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D- Chicago, voted to prohibit an unfair practice that companies use to lock women into a lifetime of unfair pay, joining a bipartisan majority to toughen the state’s equal pay laws.“Women and men work equally hard and...