Mah-Backed Measure to Help Students with Loan Debt Passes House

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students and graduates would be able to refinance their student loans at low interest rates through a system run by the state treasurer’s office under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which recently passed the...

Connor Fighting to Help Students Repay College Debt

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...

Manley Backs Measure to Protect Individuals with Student Loans

JOLIET, Ill. – To ensure individuals with student loans receive the same protections as other consumers, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sporting a measure to create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “Illinois has protections in place to protect...