SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, stood with Illinois’ teachers by supporting legislation that raises their salary to a livable standard and addressing the state’s concerning teacher shortage.“Teachers should be treated and compensated fairly...
VILLA PARK, Ill. – Civic education advocate state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, answered questions and heard ideas about public policy and state government from local students this week at Willowbrook High School.“The best part of being a state representative is...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) of the Illinois General Assembly’s 2019-2020 Scholarship Award Program and is encouraging local women to apply.“I am proud to be a part of the Conference...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The first bill passed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, will ensure that residents have a greater say in decisions made in local schools.“As a strong advocate for quality education for all, I believe it’s critical that local parents...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is proposing a bill which would combat hate crimes and racial prejudice by funding mobile tolerance education centers for students across Illinois.“If we want to stop prejudice from invading our society,...