CHICAGO – Legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to prevent those convicted of elder abuse from inheriting any property or wealth from their victim was signed into law last week.“We must do all we can do to protect our seniors from fraud and...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, in collaboration with the Illinois attorney general’s office, hosted a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar to help seniors avoid becoming victims of fraud and identity theft.“I am extraordinarily pleased to see our seniors...
CHICAGO – Legislation backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, which would make it easier for Cook County seniors to receive cost-saving exemptions awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.“Rising property taxes cause a serious burden on families throughout...
DES PLAINES, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to help seniors ease the burden of skyrocketing property taxes, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is reminding seniors it is not too late to file for their senior exemptions or freezes.“We have specific exemptions and...
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Last Thursday, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, joined area legislators to connect residents with local service providers and agencies at their Senior, Veteran and Children’s Service Fair. “As I go door-to-door and talk with residents in our...