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Monday, February 24, 2020
Sign the Petition! Urge Governor Pritzker to not hold school funding hostage to his tax hike

In his annual budget address this year, Governor J.B. Pritzker proposed withholding $150 million of state funds for local K-12 schools unless voters approve his income tax hike in the November elections….


Monday, February 24, 2020
Rep. Stephens introduces legislation to help those suffering from diabetes

Springfield…In an effort to increase access to healthcare for Illinois’ most vulnerable, State Representative Brad Stephens (R–Chicago) has introduced legislation to place a cap of $100/month on all the costs…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Rep. Stephens Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Annual Budget Address

Chicago…Today State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s annual Budget Address: “I am skeptical of the budgetary framework laid out by the Governor…


Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Tax relief program helps senior citizens struggling to pay Cook County property taxes

A program administered by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office assists senior citizens who are hard-pressed to pay their property taxes. Seniors whose annual household income is $55,000 or less can…


Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Rep. Stephens Initiative to Eliminate the Need to Reapply for Senior Homestead Exemption Signed into Law

Chicago…State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) co-sponsored initiative to make the reapplication for the Senior Homestead Exemption automatic was signed into law by the Governor today. “Mandating that seniors reapply for…


Tuesday, December 17, 2019
New Laws Take Effect on January 1, 2020

A wide range of new state laws take effect on January 1, 2020. Here is what you need to know – HB 38:Enhances criminal penalties for violence committed in a…


Tuesday, December 3, 2019
State Rep. Brad Stephens Co-Sponsors ‘Sweepstakes’ Machine Ban

Chicago…In response to recent news stories uncovering alleged corruption relating to the sweepstakes machine industry, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) has co-sponsored legislation to ban them under Illinois’ video gaming…


Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Rep. Stephens Hosting Special Evening for First Responders and Their Families

Chicago, IL…. State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is honored to invite first responders and their families to a unique event free of charge; the First Responders Story Showcase. The showcase…


Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Rep. Stephens Sponsors Legislation to Bolster Property Tax Relief Program for Seniors

State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) announced that he is the Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation to make it easier for seniors to get a break on their property taxes that today…


Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Stephens Pushes for State Ethics Reforms

In response to recent troubling revelations about self-serving actions from state legislators, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) has signed on to co-sponsor a bipartisan effort to reform state government ethics…