CHICAGO – Recently, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, toured Smyser Elementary School to meet students and speak with the faculty and administration to discuss the needs of local schools. “Visiting schools in our community is critical to understanding they needs...
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently participated in the Illinois Principals Association “Principal for a Day” program at Holmes Jr. High School in Mount Prospect, teaching students about the Illinois General Assembly and his...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “As a strong advocate for education, I stand in solidarity with our hardworking teachers and staff, as they fight for better schools and educational opportunities for Chicago...
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. – To highlight National Principals Month and to learn more about the needs of local schools, state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, recently participated in the “Principal for a Day” program at Pinckneyville Community High School. “I am thankful...
CHICAGO – Continuing her efforts to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, recently introduced legislation that would allow students eligible for special education services to remain in school through the end of...