Oct 26, 2017 | Harris
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, passed legislation unanimously out of the House today that aims to protect Illinois consumers impacted by the Equifax data breach by preventing credit freeze charges. “It’s wrong that people are being forced to pay...
Sep 22, 2017 | Halpin
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – In the wake of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring new legislation that would prevent reporting agencies from charging fees to consumers who wish to freeze their credit report. “Freezing your credit report...
Sep 22, 2017 | D'Amico
CHICAGO – In the wake of hackers stealing extremely sensitive information on over 143 million Americans from Equifax, a major consumer credit reporting agency, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is calling for legislation to prevent credit agencies from charging...
Sep 21, 2017 | Hoffman
Belleville, Ill. – To connect residents with cash-saving tips to save money on their utility and phone bills, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) are partnering to host a free Utility Bill Clinic on Wednesday, October 4 from 1:00...
Apr 6, 2017 | Mah
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of committee that would protect consumers and close loopholes that allow cable and internet providers to impose endless fees for rental of their electronic equipment. “Cable providers are taking...