SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, voted to invest in businesses that invest in Illinois by requiring state agencies to give a purchase preference to American-made and Illinois-made products.“Supporting the manufacturers, miners, and producers in...
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, launched her Small Business Advisory Committee Tuesday evening, with a discussion on how proposed legislation will impact both small business owners and employees. “One of the prominent issues small business...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, joined members of the Black Caucus, City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers and statewide business leaders to voice their support for Welch’s proposal to ensure greater representation of African Americans and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to create the Clean Water Workforce Pipeline Program that would prepare and support individuals seeking a career in Illinois’ water infrastructure. “Our state water system needs...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, passed a bill out of the House on Wednesday that would give local governments in DuPage County the ability to invest in economic development projects with current revenues from the hotel tax. “Protecting...