SPRINGFIELD, Ill– In the moments after Governor Rauner’s budget address, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement: “Governor Rauner has failed the people of Illinois. His inaction and inability to work with the legislature to enact a...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, released the following statement after Gov. Rauner’s budget address on Wednesday: “Despite the governor’s unwillingness to compromise with the House and Senate last year, both Democrats and Republicans worked together and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As of Jan. 1, individual or group accidental health insurance coverage companies are prohibited from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions under a new law supported by State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park. “Having access to affordable...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, will crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship increasing penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes and allowing victims to receive greater financial compensation....
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, has introduced legislation to provide additional funding to homeless shelters. “In a time when human services and public aid are under attack by both the president and the governor, it is important that we...