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Moylan Announces Back Pack Drive Before the Beginning of the Next School Year

Aug 9, 2019 | Moylan

DES PLAINES, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to help local families prepare for the new school year, state Rep, Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, will be hosting a back pack drive at his district office, located at 24 S. Des Plaines River Rd, Suite 400, until the end of the...

Edly-Allen to Co-Host Back to School Summer Event with Foglia YMCA

Aug 8, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – In preparation for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, will co-host a Back to School Fair with the Foglia YMCA on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Foglia YMCA located at 1025 N. Old McHenry Rd. in Lake...

Hernandez Backs Measure to Include LGBTQ History in Schools

Aug 8, 2019 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently supported legislation that would require the inclusion of LGBTQ history in textbooks in schools throughout the state.“LGBTQ students face bullying in schools at significantly high rates across the...

Carroll, Britton Partner to Update Community Residents on State and Local Government

Jul 26, 2019 | Carroll

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – To update local residents on the work of both Cook County government and the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, and 14th District Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton partnered for a joint town hall, in which...

Pappas Passes Fair Pay for Teachers to Address Teacher Shortage

Jul 24, 2019 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, helped secure fair salaries for teachers and address the Illinois teacher shortage by passing legislation increasing their wages over the coming years.“Teachers fill some of the most important roles in our...

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