ELSAH, ILL. – As local communities continue to battle rising water and floods, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, toured areas affected by flooding in Elsah, and met with local officials and flood victims to discuss current needs of the community and possible...
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently introduced legislation that would require new oversight in assessing the structural integrity of levees before administering permits to make repairs. “Recently, the Metro East took the initiative and used...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– Today State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, passed the Flood Victim Tax Credit to provide tax credits for homeowners and small businesses who were negatively impacted by the historic flooding in Lake County during the summer of 2017. If signed...
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Following the heavy rainfall and resulting flooding in Lake County, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, hosted a seminar with representatives from Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office to help equip local residents with tips to avoid...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D- Des Plaines, issued the following statement Friday in response to area flooding: “My thoughts go out to those families affected by area flooding. My office is prepared to assist residents in any way possible and help...