Manley Backs Measure to Protect Individuals with Student Loans

JOLIET, Ill. – To ensure individuals with student loans receive the same protections as other consumers, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sporting a measure to create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “Illinois has protections in place to protect...

Stuart Passes Legislation Expanding SIUE Dental School Programs

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, would help solidify the SIU School of Dental Medicine as a world-class institution. Stuart’s legislation allows the Alton-based SIU School of Dental Medicine to create a faculty...

Mah Votes to Fund Vital Services at Risk of Being Cut

Chicago, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, in an effort to protect social services that are at risk of being cut, voted in support of a Lifeline Budget that recently passed the House. “This is by no means the answer to all the state’s problems,” said Mah. “If...

Andrade Stands With Students To Call For Higher Education Funding

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing in solidarity with students, teachers and administrators of higher education, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, attended a rally yesterday at the Capitol demanding full funding for the state’s higher education system and the Monetary Award Program...