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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Advice from the CDC for People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19

Who is at Higher Risk? Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This…


Monday, March 9, 2020
In Response to Coronavirus Gov. Pritzker Declares State of Emergency

Building on the state’s robust and coordinated response to COVID-19, Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation today to unlock additional federal resources and help the state prepare for the…


Thursday, March 5, 2020
Rep. Stephens’ legislation calling for measurable improvement in “Fly Quiet” compliance passes committee

Springfield… In an effort to reduce noise in the communities surrounding O’Hare International Airport, State Representative Brad Stephens (R–Rosemont) unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 109 out of committee to call…


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…


Monday, February 17, 2020
Census Job Fair at Triton College

Friday, February 7, 2020
Rep. Brad Stephens Discusses the Upcoming 2020 Legislative Session

Last week, I listened to the Governor’s State of the State Address. It is clear that there is a bipartisan emphasis on reducing our state’s excessive property taxes. Illinois is…


Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Cook County Surviving Spouse Abatement

WHAT IS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE TAX ABATEMENT? The Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Chicago City Council have passed ordinances to authorize a property tax abatement in their jurisdictions…


Monday, January 27, 2020
IBEW 134 Journeyman Electricians continue their education and obtain the Bachelor of Industrial Technology and Management (BINTM)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers/IBEW 134: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO/ECA A longstanding partnership between INTM and the Electrical Construction industry helps IBEW 134 Journeyman Electricians continue…