JOLIET, Ill. – As friends and family begin their holiday shopping, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is encouraging families to take extra precautions to protect young children from potentially dangerous toys. “One of the most magical things about the holidays is...
JOLIET, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increase penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes will take effect Jan. 1, 2018. “Racist remarks by Donald Trump,...
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, recently recognized St. Paul the Apostle’s baseball team on winning the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) 1A state title. “I would like to congratulate St. Paul’s baseball team on winning the state...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Entrepreneurs will now receive financial assistance in opening their first business under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, which cuts fees for first-time business owners. “Small businesses are the backbone of our...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As schools across Illinois struggle with a shortage of substitute teachers, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, recently voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a measure waiving a burdensome fee on substitute teacher licenses. “Substitute...