Law requires new policy at firms doing state business
Companies doing business with the State of Illinois will be required to have a sexual harassment policy protecting workers under a new law signed and passed by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights). “The State of Illinois should be a ...
Foster to host community discussion on immigration
On Saturday, August 4, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) will host a public forum to discuss recent immigration policies implemented by the Trump administration. Topics will include the 'zero-tolerance' policy and resulting family separations, recent ICE raids in the Fox Valley ...
New law mandates transparency in governor’s office
Thetimesweekly.com A new law co-sponsored by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will put an end to misleading accounting practices in the governor’s office. House Bill 5121, which was signed into law Tuesday, ends the practice of “offshoring” the governor’s payroll ...
Republican nominees call for consolidation of offices
“Illinois is facing a budget shortfall and a politician surplus. We urge the legislature to save taxpayer dollars by consolidating the offices of Treasurer and Comptroller.” – Joint Statement of Jim Dodge, candidate for Treasurer, and Darlene Senger, candidate for ...
Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed two bills into law that could help prevent people who are a threat to themselves or others from possessing or purchasing guns. The bills, which have bipartisan and bicameral support, are part of the comprehensive public ...
Residents invited to speaker series
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is continuing her Summer Speaker Series to provide updates on the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum that will soon be located in downtown Joliet. The second speaker series event, Rock & Roll on Route 66, ...
Connor urges Governor to veto private water company Bill
State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, is urging Governor Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that consumer advocates say would skyrocket water costs for suburban residents and give private water companies the opportunity to monopolize the resource. “As I said during ...
New law to combat teacher shortage passes
School districts across Illinois will have additional tools to combat the national teacher shortage thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood). House Bill 5627 is a multi-faceted, bipartisan effort that removes red tape and allows ...
Measure to help connect bone marrow donors
State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, recently supported a measure to help raise awareness for the need of lifesaving bone marrow donations and to increase the number of registered bone marrow donors in Illinois. “For people who suffer from diseases like ...
Proposal to protect survivors of abuse sent to Governor
A measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, that would allow survivors of abuse to change their name without public notice has been sent to the governor for approval following passage by the General Assembly. “Survivors who fear their ...
More Synthetic Cannabinoids cases
Thetimesweekly.com The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been alerted to additional cases of severe bleeding in individuals who used synthetic cannabinoids, commonly called Spice, K2, and fake pot. The majority of new cases are among Winnebago County residents. ...
Connor and McGuire join volunteers to bring meals to seniors in Lockport
State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, and state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, joined Will County Meals on Wheels volunteers on Monday to bring food to seniors in the Fairmont area of Lockport. “Meals on Wheels and other services are critical to ...
Gov. proclaims Juneteenth Day in Illinois
Gov. Rauner proclaimed June 19, 2018 as Juneteenth Day in Illinois to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. On this date in 1865, Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and ...
Teacher shortage to end
Thetimesweekly.com The United States Department of Education has designated Illinois a teacher shortage area, codifying an ongoing crisis that could cause irreversible damage to Illinois' education ecosystem. State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is working to combat the crisis by supporting ...
Veterans home plan passes Gen. Assembly
A measure introduced by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, to require the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to submit a biannual report on the health and of welfare of residents at veterans’ homes has passed both the House and Senate ...
