Kimberly Lightford

Initiative for pre-enslavement black history education gains traction

February 25, 2020

A bill calling for more robust instruction on black history in Illinois public schools is scheduled to be updated online with new amendments and co-sponsors Tuesday. The proposed legislation gained momentum...

Bill passes House to raise minimum wage to $15, heads to Pritzker’s office

February 15, 2019

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 69-41 Thursday in favor of a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour over the course of six years. The bill will now go to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for...

State Senator Schoenberg leaves office to pursue work in philanthropy

January 7, 2013

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg (D-9th) will now devote his time to philanthropy after a 22-year career in public office. State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) won Schoenberg's seat with his endorsement...

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