Halpin Chooses Middle-Class Values in Leadership Vote

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, issued the following statement after Wednesday’s vote for House leadership in the 100th Illinois General Assembly: “Today, I chose the candidate who will stand with me in the fight to protect middle class...

Willis: Next Two Years “Crucial” for State’s Future

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Upon taking the oath of office for her third term, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, stated that the next two years will be crucial for addressing the issues facing Illinois’ budget deficit and ensuring the state protects middle-class...