Slaughter Advocates for President Obama’s Birthday to Become a State Holiday
CHICAGO – To honor the legacy and accomplishments of former President Barack Obama, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is...
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ILBCF Staff
Feb 27, 20171 min read
Greenwood Invites Residents to Local Coffee Shop to Discuss State Issues
East St. Louis, Ill. - State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, will be hosting her first Coffee Shop Stop on Saturday, March 4...
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ILBCF Staff
Feb 27, 20172 min read
Welch Proposes Bill to Make College More Affordable
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to alleviate the burdensome tuition costs for college students across Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris”...
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ILBCF Staff
Feb 27, 20172 min read
Harper Maintains Commitment to Women’s Health
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would expand women’s access to comprehensive health care by...
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ILBCF Staff
Feb 27, 20171 min read
Lilly Named New House Chair of Insurance Committee to Protect Families and Businesses
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, will chair the House Committee of Insurance: Property and Casualty in the 100th General...
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ILBCF Staff
Feb 27, 20172 min read
Welch Proposes Expanding Safe Zones for Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to provide relief to immigrant students and families in Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch,...
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ILBCF Staff
Feb 23, 20171 min read
Evans to Focus on Local Infrastructure Investment as Chair of Transportation Committee
CHICAGO – State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr., D-Chicago, will lead an effort to create jobs and expand opportunity by investing in roads and...
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ILBCF Staff
Feb 23, 20171 min read
Harper Invites Residents to Discuss State Issues Over Coffee
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is hosting a Coffee Shop Stop to listen to constituent concerns and discuss ways to improve...
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ILBCF Staff
Feb 23, 20171 min read
Greenwood Sponsors Bill to Lower Taxes
East St. Louis, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, proposed legislation this month that would reduce the tax rate on...
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Larry Luster
Feb 2, 20171 min read
Welch Named Chairman of Higher Education Committee
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to improve Illinois colleges and universities, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside,...
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Larry Luster
Feb 2, 20171 min read
Slaughter Encourages Residents to Use Online Vehicle Registration Reminder Program
CHICAGO – Recognizing that hard working families have time consuming schedules, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging...
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Larry Luster
Feb 1, 20172 min read
Harper Lead-Water Testing Measure Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Last weekend, legislation requiring lead-water testing in Illinois schools and day care centers sponsored by state...
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Larry Luster
Feb 1, 20172 min read
Ford Says His Banking Committee to Focus on Empowering Small Businesses and Rebuilding Communities
CHICAGO – State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has been named by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan as Chairman of...
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Larry Luster
Jan 27, 20172 min read
Harper Highlights Green Initiative to Help Working Families Save on License Plate Renewal Fees
CHICAGO – In an effort to help working families avoid costly fees for license plate renewals this year, state Rep. Sonya Harper,...
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Larry Luster
Jan 27, 20172 min read
Illinois Black Caucus Member’s collectively expressed disappointment in Governor Rauner’s lack of le
Illinois Black Caucus member’s held a press conference to respond to Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address. In what proved to be...
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Larry Luster
Jan 27, 20173 min read
ILBCF Announces 2017 Legislative Research Fellows
The Illinois Legislative black Caucus Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural class of legislative research fellows. Fellows were...
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Larry Luster
Dec 28, 20161 min read
Lilly Highlights Illinois Veterans’ History Project
CHICAGO – To create an account of the service of Illinois’ veterans and civilians during wartime, state Rep. Lilly is encouraging local...
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Larry Luster
Dec 11, 20162 min read
Rep. Ford Honors Muhammad Ali with Memorial Street Naming
CHICAGO – Commemorating the life of one of the world’s most renowned and revered sports legends, civil rights activists and cultural...
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Larry Luster
Dec 10, 20162 min read
Ford Expands ID Availability for Ex-Convicts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With recidivism rates for Illinois convicts over 45 percent, State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, sponsored a measure...
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Larry Luster
Dec 9, 20161 min read
Lilly Passes Measure Allowing for Social-Emotional Screenings for Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With wide bipartisan support, state Representative Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, passed legislation last week that...
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