Yednock Highlights New Government Accountability Measure

OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting the new Open Illinois Checkbook Act that will increase transparency and accountability on Illinois’ finances, by asking the Illinois Comptroller’s Office to publish reports on where tax dollars...

Mussman Visits Residents Door-to-Door

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is continuing to walk door-to-door throughout her district to listen to residents’ ideas, questions and concerns about issues facing the state of Illinois and the community as a whole. “Current events...

Halpin Fighting to Block Lawmaker Pay Raise, Freeze Perks

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – As residents in the Quad Cities continue to cope with the consequences of the state budget impasse, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring legislation that will block lawmakers from receiving a pay raise and other generous perks....

Fred T. Korematsu Honored by Illinois General Assembly

CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, put forth legislation on Wednesday that acknowledges the bravery of Fred T. Korematsu, an Asian American civil rights hero, who exhibited immense strength by standing up against the imprisonment of Japanese Americans during...

Williams Statement on Governor Rauner’s State of the State

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today in his State of State address, Governor Rauner spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing our state. I share the Governor’s hope for a quick resolution to the budget impasse that continues to harm our communities, and urge the...