Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) invited her constituents to visit her district office in Kankakee to familiarize themselves with the office and staff members.
After two years without a budget and a failed attempt to compromise on a "grand bargain," some in Illinois are asking whether bankruptcy is a viable way out of the state's financial morass.
Former state school employee Mary Olson, who retired in April 2017, saved $35,272 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Boyd Fergurson, who retired in April 2017, saved $156,052 toward a pension over 37 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) was happy to cast her "yes" vote along with 91 other House members on Wednesday to support more guarantees that women will receive equal pay.