Kalish Stands in Solidarity with CTU Teachers

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...

Welch Bill to Allow Compensation for Student Athletes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – College athletes would receive their fair share of the revenue schools make off of them under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside. “This measure is about equity and fairness to our college athletes, who have...

Scherer Offering Job Fair to Help Pair Job Seekers with Employers

DECATUR, Ill. – To help connect local job seekers to new career opportunities, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is partnering with Workforce Investment Solutions to offer a free community job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Knights of...