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Kifowit honors Waubonsee Community College’s 50th anniversary
Kendall County Now (subscription) State Rep.Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was joined by Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Christine Sobek at a Waubonsee Community College Update she hosted last week where attendees learned the latest news about the college and plans … |
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“Congratulations state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr. on recently being honored as “2016 Outstanding Legislator of the Year” by @ilparkdistricts! https://t.co/DGPA4KJrCb”
ALTON, Ill. – State Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, is sharing his plan to encourage economic development and a more business friendly environment for downstate Illinois, and continuing his call for a full and balanced state budget.
“In order to help our economy grow, we need to be making reforms and putting into place practices that make our state friendlier to businesses,” Beiser said. “Obviously, a huge part of this, and what remains my number one priority is getting a balanced budget that does not hurt our most vulnerable citizens or drive down wages for working middle-class families.”
Beiser pointed to several tax initiatives that would provide relief for small businesses, including a cut in the tax placed on small and medium sized businesses, while also asking the largest companies to pay their fair share. Many of the largest corporations in Illinois pay no income tax, putting the real burden on those small and medium-sized employers, who are already at a competitive disadvantage against big business. A cut in taxes placed on businesses could benefit all businesses throughout Illinois and would allow them to invest more on creating new jobs, while also ensuring that all businesses pay something.
“In the 111th district, we have a lot of good, hard-working people who have lost their jobs due to unfair trade deals that have shipped American jobs overseas,” Beiser said. “I am supporting new tax policies that would end any tax breaks or incentives for companies that outsource jobs. I believe that by reforming our tax policy, and providing businesses with a good foundation to grow in, that we can grow jobs and see our local economy prosper.”
For more information, please contact Beiser’s constituent services office at 618-465-5900 or email dvbeiser@sbcglobal.net.
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ROCKFORD — State Rep. Litesa Wallace will hold a discussion on organized labor at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the E. J. “Zeke” Giorgi Center, 200 S. Wyman St.
Wallace will focus on legislation that impacts unions and newly proposed economic agendas that would impact working families. She is expected to be joined by representatives of Rockford-area labor unions.
For information: 815-987-7433; litesa@staterepwallace.com.
Logan County man wins $75,000 from Illinois Lottery ticket
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MIDDLETOWN – Illinois Lottery officials say one Logan County man is $75,000 richer after purchasing a winning instant ticket in Lincoln.
Millikin University responds to President Trump’s travel ban
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DECATUR – WAND News has received a statement from Millikin University, which states they embrace students from all over the world, in response to President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
Decatur Tattoo Shop with hopes to move downtown gets permit approved
By: Kathleen Cohen
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UPDATE: Council members unanimously approved the conditional use permit for Tried and True Tattoo.
Trump awards Stonington man $10,000
By: Kathleen Cohen
2017-01-31T23:19:56Z
President Donald Trump came through on his promise to a Central Illinois Man.
1 displaced after Tuesday morning fire in Decatur
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DECATUR – The Decatur Fire Department says one person was displaced as a result of a Tuesday morning house fire on the city’s northwest side.
Decatur crews respond to fire at T/CCI Manufacturing
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DECATUR – A fire at a manufacturing business brought over three fire trucks to the scene.
Springfield man facing charges in accidental shooting of girlfriend
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SPRINGFIELD – A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting in Springfield that injured one person.
Rep. Rodney Davis releases plan for ACA replacement
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ILLINOIS – U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) announced a health care bill to help replace the Affordable Care Act.
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http://ift.tt/2jG0muc ALTON — To help honor veterans in Illinois, state Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, joined his colleagues in supporting Senate Joint Resolution 57, to designate Illinois as a “Purple Heart State.” “We have a group of men and women, who have not only …
http://ift.tt/2jrsQdA New legislation takes on Illinois’ temporary staffing agencies over poor working conditions and wages. State Representative Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) says those who hire temp workers are also the culprit, in some cases, of racial and gender discrimination.
“We want to look at making sure the demographics of that industry are protected, and workers in those staffing agencies that are breaking the law are held accountable,” she said. “We also want a training of the workforce and safety equipment when they start their job. Many people have been hurt in these industries, and they have very little resource because they have no benefits.”
Ammons is the sponsor of the Responsible Job Creation Act, which she says will ensure these agencies also offer a living wage, and increase transparency in hiring practices.
“We want a complete end to the retalition against workers who speak out about the injustice that we experience in the workplace,” she said.
Mario Reyes, a temp worker for about 12 years, also spoke at Wednesday’s press conference in Springfield.
“We currently don’t have the safety equipment we need to perform a job while some companies lock up their gloves, helmets, ear plugs, and everything,” he said. “I had to do a job that handled dangerous chemicals without protection, and they didn’t tell us those chemicals can burn our skin.”
Reyes said he had to keep stay on the job after hurting himself, because he needs the work.
“I’m sick and tired of working at a place that doesn’t care,” he said.
Ammons says her son, who’s in college, recently held a temp job in which he earned nearly 4-dollars less than the entry level salary, and the transaction fee for getting paid was sometimes more than he earned in one day.
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Press Release…HALPIN OPENS DISTRICT OFFICE IN ROCK ISLAND, INVITES RESIDENTS TO SEEK ASSISTANCE
Aledo Times Record Pat Verschoore’s office, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff will be available to help any area resident who needs assistance regarding state programs or agencies. Qualified seniors may visit Halpin’s office to complete … |
ELGIN, Ill. – To help families save money on their phone, gas, and electric bills, state Rep. Anna Moeller and State Sen. Cristina Castro, D – Elgin, are teaming with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a free utility bill clinic on Monday, Jan. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Gail Borden Public Library, located at 270 N. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin.
“Increasing utility bills, especially during the winter, places an added financial burden on many families already struggling to make ends meet,” Moeller said. “These seminars are very helpful in educating consumers about the services they need and how much they should be paying for them.”
CUB was created as a non-profit and non-partisan group by the General Assembly in 1983 with the purpose of representing the interests of residential utility customers in Illinois. Both Moeller and Castro are looking forward to this event and plan to host future utility bill clinics in the Elgin area to help show consumers how to cut cost on their gas, electric, and phone bills.
Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Consumers should bring a copy of their gas, electric and/or phone bill to go over with a CUB representative to learn how they may be able to save money.
“It can be very confusing and frustrating trying to understand all the different charges on an electric, gas or phone bill,” Castro said. “Fortunately, this free utility bill clinic can give residents cost-saving information in one convenient location.”
To RSVP, please call Rep. Moeller’s constituent service office at 847-841-7130 or email StateRepMoeller@gmail.com.
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