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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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


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
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
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


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


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


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


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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