Category: Illinois Legislature

Welch’s Law Aimed to Help Consumers Freeze their Credit and Prevent Identify Theft

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Welch’s Law Aimed to Help Consumers Freeze their Credit and Prevent Identify Theft

Welch’s Law Aimed to Help Consumers Freeze their Credit and Prevent Identify Theft State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting a new law that protects consumers from data breaches and identity theft by making it easier for fraud victims to obtain a credit freeze. “Some 5 million Illinoisans found their personal information compromised following…

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Government, Illinois Legislature

Former Federal Prosecutor to lead independent probe of legislator conduct

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Former Federal Prosecutor to lead independent probe of legislator conduct

Former Federal Prosecutor to lead independent probe of legislator conduct Former Federal Prosecutor and Executive Inspector General Maggie Hickey to Lead Independent Investigation of the Illinois House of Representatives and charges of  workpalce harassment and legislative conduct House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced today that Maggie Hickey, a former federal prosecutor and former inspector general for…

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Government, Illinois Legislature, Politics

Children under 18 can get free meals through state program

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Children under 18 can get free meals through state program

Children under 18 can get free meals through state program The Illinois State Board of Education promotes the “Summer Food Service Program” (SFSP) to provide healthy meals and snacks to Children. Families can find sites by texting “Foodil” to 877-877 The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will provide healthy meals and snacks this summer to…

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Education, Illinois Legislature, News

May Illinois Unemployment Rate declines 5th month in a row

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May Illinois Unemployment Rate declines 5th month in a row The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.3 percent in May and nonfarm payrolls increased by +8,600 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and…

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Illinois Legislature

Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights

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Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights

Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights June 19, 21 WHO:          State Senator Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) – District 27 WHAT:        Senator Rooney will host a FREE town hall event. WHEN:        Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7pm WHERE:      Arlington Heights Village Hall 33 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Senator Tom Rooney…

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Illinois Legislature, news release

Nybo bill to increase transparency in State ethics investigations signed into law

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Nybo bill to increase transparency in State ethics investigations signed into law

Nybo bill to increase transparency in State ethics investigations signed into law ELMHURST — As more sexual harassment allegations surface in the Statehouse, State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) cosponsored an initiative to help eliminate bias in the handling of legislative ethics complaints and give victims the confidence to step forward. With overwhelming bipartisan support, the…

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