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Conyears-Ervin Discusses Legislation at Coffee Meetup
CHICAGO – State Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin, D-Chicago, met with community members Saturday to discuss the legislative session and answer...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 28, 20171 min read
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Superintendent, education advocates hold Town Hall in Rockford to share facts on Senate Bill 1
Superintendents and education advocates are coming together with the Fix the Formula Illinois campaign for a Town Hall meeting on...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 27, 20172 min read
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Harper Opposes Trumpcare; Says Keep Health Care Affordable
CHICAGO – In reaction to the reckless health care proposal from extreme politicians in Washington, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 27, 20171 min read
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Hoffman, Greenwood: Time to Make Tough Decisions, Balance the Budget to Protect Critical Services
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to put people...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 27, 20172 min read
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Gordon-Booth Supports Equitable Education Funding, Additional Money for Local Schools
PEORIA, Ill. – After many years of working with legislators, local school districts and advocates, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth,...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 27, 20171 min read
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Collins urges governor to sign automatic voter registration into law
“Their voice is their vote and voting does matter.” SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jacqueline Collins joined representatives of Common Cause...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 26, 20171 min read
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Welch Sponsors Economic Reform Package to Lift Up the Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to lifting up middle-class families in Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch,...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 26, 20172 min read
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Harris: South Suburban communities would benefit greatly under new education funding formula
SPRINGFIELD – High-poverty suburban school districts, shortchanged for decades under Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation education funding...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 26, 20172 min read
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Welch, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Members March Against Violence in Maywood
MAYWOOD, Ill. – On Saturday, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, Congressman Danny Davis, D-Chicago, Maywood Mayor Edwenna...
ILBCF Staff
Jun 26, 20171 min read
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Harper Legislation Stops Big Insurance Companies from Denying Coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, state Rep. Harper, D-Chicago, is...
Larry Luster
Apr 14, 20171 min read
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Welch Legislation Aims to Eliminate Wage Gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to end practices of pay discrimination between male and female employees, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris”...
ILBCF Staff
Apr 14, 20171 min read
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Rep. Stratton to Help Jobseekers Connect with Training Resources at Free Career Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is helping connect local jobseekers with resources that help them train for careers...
ILBCF Staff
Apr 14, 20171 min read
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HUGE VICTORY FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF TEMP WORKERS
SPRINGFIELD, IL – “Today, we showed that the power of the people can reform the pervasive systemic problem with temp agencies and their...
ILBCF Staff
Mar 31, 20172 min read
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ILBCF and Cook County Bar Association Host a Criminal Justice Symposium
Chicago – According to the NAACP, African Americans now constitute nearly 1 million of the total 2.3 million incarcerated population,...
Larry Luster
Mar 23, 20171 min read
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Trotter: Antiquated, unfair bond process hurts the poor
SPRINGFIELD – To end a system that punishes the poor, State Senator Donne Trotter is sponsoring a proposal that eliminates the state’s...
Larry Luster
Mar 20, 20171 min read
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Stratton Legislation Would Address Rape Kit Backlog
CHICAGO – Responding to reports that sexual assault survivors and law enforcement agencies are often left in the dark for as long as...
ILBCF Staff
Mar 7, 20172 min read
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Stratton Honors First African American Woman to Run for President on House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, as a part of African American History Month, on Thursdayhonored Shirley...
Larry Luster
Mar 1, 20171 min read
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Gordon-Booth to Host “Rebuilding Your Credit Score” Seminar
PEORIA, Ill. – In recognition of Credit Education Month, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will host a “Rebuilding Your Credit...
ILBCF Staff
Feb 28, 20171 min read
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Stratton Sponsors Bill to Lower the Age of Organ Transplant; Save Lives
CHICAGO – State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is advocating for a new bill that will save lives by reducing the age in which...
ILBCF Staff
Feb 28, 20172 min read
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Slaughter to Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform, School Funding in Committee Appointments
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, plans to prioritize education funding and fight for reform in the state’s criminal...
ILBCF Staff
Feb 28, 20171 min read
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