Harper: Governor’s Record Speaks for Itself

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...

Lilly-Backed Law Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Takes Effect

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...

Lilly-Backed Law Increasing Penalties for Hate Crime Takes Effect

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....

Jones Introduces Bill to Help Homeless Shelters

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...