JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, announced that the Joliet Public Library will receive a $125,000 grant to improve facilities through the office of the Illinois Secretary of State. “Joliet is fortunate to have a great library system with...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – First responders and other local services would receive promised state funding under legislation passed recently by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood. “Keeping our families safe is one of the most vital functions of our cities and villages, and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing with Illinois workers that have seen their jobs shipped overseas or out of state, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is backing legislation that requires companies that ship out Illinois jobs to repay state funds they received to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is working to bring awareness to the issue of pay inequity between men and women by working to declare April 4 as “Pay Equity Day.” This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn the same...
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, and state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently met with area residents to discuss local issues and concerns at the Great American Bagel in Joliet. “Illinois is facing a lot of complex issues right now, the most...