Lilly, Willis invite Residents to Coffee & Conversation in Franklin Park
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, are encouraging residents to join...
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Larry Luster
Jun 5, 20161 min read
Hunter’s quality foster home plan goes to governor’s desk
SPRINGFIELD – The quality of Illinois foster care homes will improve for more than 13,000 children under legislation sponsored by state...
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Larry Luster
Jun 1, 20161 min read
Harris doesn’t want you to forget your registration renewal
SPRINGFIELD- Drivers may soon have an easier time remembering when they need to renew their vehicle registration under a proposal...
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Larry Luster
Jun 1, 20162 min read
Collins advances lower rates for prison phone calls
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) advanced legislation today to address the legal and social justice...
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Larry Luster
May 27, 20162 min read
Lightford: We have to continue working on education funding reform
SPRINGFIELD- Continuing the conversation on much-needed education funding reform, Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford...
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Larry Luster
May 27, 20161 min read
Turner Hosting Job Fair
CHICAGO – To help community members find employment, state Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, will be hosting a free job fair on Monday, June...
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Larry Luster
May 24, 20161 min read
Harris creates a process for residency appeals
SPRINGFIELD- When a school board determines a student is a nonresident of a district, parents seeking to appeal a school board’s decision...
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Larry Luster
May 23, 20161 min read
Lilly, Martwick to Hold Coffee & Conversation in Elmwood Park
ELMWOOD PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Robert Martwick, D-Chicago, are inviting residents to join them...
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Larry Luster
May 23, 20161 min read
Leader Hunter makes it easier for youth to vote
SPRINGFIELD – Youth participation in Illinois elections would increase under legislation that State Sen. Mattie Hunter voted for on...
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Larry Luster
May 23, 20161 min read
Harris: Subcontractors should be paid on time
SPRINGFIELD- Small businesses may soon have better opportunities at acquiring and maintaining contracts with the Illinois Department of...
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Larry Luster
May 17, 20161 min read
Lilly highlights redistricting reform measure, urges passage
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, voted for House Resolution Joint Constitutional Amendment 58, which would establish an...
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Larry Luster
May 17, 20161 min read
Welch Denounces Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Fair Arbitration Measure, Pushes for Override
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Rauner’s veto of House Bill...
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Larry Luster
May 13, 20161 min read
Chicago Democrats back Human Services funding plan
SPRINGFIELD – Critical dollars may soon keep youth employment and after-school programs open for at-risk youth, hot meals at the...
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Larry Luster
May 13, 20161 min read
Collins, Senate win funding compromise for at-risk youth and more
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) voted today for legislation she co-sponsored to keep essential social...
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Larry Luster
May 12, 20161 min read
Harris proposals create opportunities for small businesses, youth
SPRINGFIELD- Small businesses may soon have better opportunities at acquiring and maintaining contracts with the Illinois Department of...
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Larry Luster
May 12, 20162 min read
Illinois poised to take lead on remap reform nationally
SPRINGFIELD — Answering the call President Barack Obama issued in his February speech to the General Assembly, State Senator Kwame Raoul...
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Larry Luster
May 9, 20162 min read
Ammons Fighting for Families against High Costs of Prison Phone Calls
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, says telephone calls placed by inmates in Illinois correctional facilities are...
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Larry Luster
Apr 22, 20161 min read
Lightford expands educational opportunities for minority teachers
SPRINGFIELD- In 2012, 49 percent of Illinois public school students belonged to a racial or ethnic minority group, while only 16.7...
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Larry Luster
Apr 22, 20161 min read
Lightford fights for youth mental health
SPRINGFIELD- Children with mental health issues could be diagnosed and treated sooner thanks to a plan the Senate approved today....
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Larry Luster
Apr 22, 20161 min read
Black Caucus gets in formation, saves Chicago State University
Today, both the House and the Senate sent legislation to the Governor’s desk to keep the doors open at Chicago State University and a...
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