SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois landlords would be prohibited from using tenants’ immigration status as a means of harassment or retaliation under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago. “Immigrant families who contribute to our economy and the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fairmount Park Racetrack could bring in millions of dollars in additional revenue to support a full racing season and save local jobs under a proposal introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, who was recently selected to serve on the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect the health and well-being of children, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, advanced legislation prohibiting individuals from smoking in vehicles when children are present. “I want to limit young people’s exposure to the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students would receive much-needed student loan relief under a bill proposed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, which creates a tax credit to offset a portion of loan payments every year. “We want our children to pursue higher...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans would have more affordable access to higher education under a bill backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, which allows out-of-state veterans attending public universities in Illinois to attend at the cost of an Illinois resident....