SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families facing financial hardship will have greater access to resources that could prevent foreclosure and evictions under a bill supported by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, which passed the Illinois House with overwhelming bipartisan...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect consumers from predatory loans that target low-income communities, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has introduced legislation that puts restrictions on extreme auto loan title lending practices. “The predatory...
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...
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...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will work to rebuild Illinois’ human services infrastructure and focus on consumer protection and public safety as a member of key House committees this legislative session. “I am excited to bring my...