Illinois black caucus

Jul 24, 20172 min read

Black and Latino Caucus Members Urge Gov. Rauner to Speak Up for Communities of Color

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Committed to making Illinois a welcoming state, State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, and state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa”...

Mar 31, 20172 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...

Mar 20, 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...

Mar 7, 20172 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...

Feb 28, 20171 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...

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”...

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...

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...