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10/10/2017	Willis Highlights Preparedness During National Fire Prevention Week
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – With fire being one of the most expensive and dangerous disasters one could face, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is encouraging Illinois residents to learn how to prevent fires, as well as prepare for them, during National Fire Prevention Week.

10/05/2017	Willis Encourages Businesses to Apply for EDGE Tax Credit Program
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – To encourage job growth and help businesses grow, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is encouraging local companies to apply for the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Program (EDGE), which was recently reinstated and is open for applications.

10/04/2017	Willis Demands Action to Prevent Las Vegas-Style Attack from Happening in Illinois
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – In light of the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is demanding immediate action to prevent a similar attack from occurring here in Illinois.

09/20/2017	Willis Supports Legislation to Protect Constituents Against Identity Theft
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – With many Illinois residents concerned after the recent Equifax data breach, State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, has cosponsored legislation that will protect consumers from being charged with credit freeze fees, which are an important precaution consumers can take to prevent identity theft after data breaches.

09/15/2017

Willis Recognized as Legislator of the Year by Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts

09/14/2017	Willis to Host Free Paper Shredding and Recycling Event in Northlake
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis will be hosting a free document shredding and recycling event on Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at her constituent service office, located at 112 N. Wolf Road in Northlake.

09/01/2017

Willis Lifesaving Measure Requiring Better Smoke Detectors Signed Into Law

08/31/2017

Willis to Host Public Hearing on Repealing Cook County’s Beverage Tax

08/14/2017	Willis-Backed Bill Giving Law Enforcement More Time to Prosecute Child Sex Predators Becomes Law
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid prosecution for sex crimes he committed decades ago was recently signed into law.

07/17/2017	As Education Funding Hangs in the Balance, Willis Urges Governor to Prioritize the Wellbeing of Chil
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – As the next school year approaches, and the state still does not have the required evidence-based education funding formula in place, Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, issued the following statement:

07/05/2017	Willis Backs Measure to Increase Government Consolidation, Fiscal Responsibility
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to end the budget crisis, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, recently supported a measure to make consolidating local governments easier and to help save taxpayer money as part of the budget compromise.

07/05/2017	Willis: Governor Should Put the State First
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, issued the following statement following the governor’s veto of the bi-partisan balanced budget:

06/28/2017	Willis: Funding Life-saving Services
	NORTHLAKE, IL – As the General Assembly continue to reconvene in Springfield for a special session, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, released the following statement.

06/28/2017	Willis: Seniors Need Services
	NORTHLAKE, IL – As the General Assembly continue to reconvene in Springfield for a special session, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, released the following statement.

06/28/2017	Willis: The Need for Services
	NORTHLAKE, IL – As the General Assembly continue to reconvene in Springfield for a special session, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, released the following statement.

06/28/2017	Willis To Host Property Tax Appeals Seminar for Proviso Residents
	MELROSE PARK, Ill. – Local residents will be able to attend a free seminar hosted by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, and learn the step-by-step process to appeal their property tax assessments and seek a lower amount owed on their bill.

06/20/2017	Willis: Special Session Time for Bipartisan Solutions, Not Political Gimmicks
	NORTHLAKE, IL – As the General Assembly seeks to reconvene in Springfield for a special session, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, released the following statement.

06/16/2017	Willis Encourages Governor to Join U.S. Climate Alliance, Uphold Environmental Protections
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is encouraging Governor Rauner to ensure Illinois is on the forefront of combatting global warming despite the Trump administration’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement.

06/07/2017	Willis Supports Education Funding Reform, Additional Money for Local Schools
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – In an effort to fix Illinois’ outdated school funding formula, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, helped pass legislation that changes the current method of education funding and brings more money to local schools.

06/07/2017	Willis to Hold Property Tax Appeals Workshop for Leyden Township Residents
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. –State Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison), in partnership with the Cook County Assessor’s Office, will be hosting a Property Tax Appeals Workshop from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 22 at the Grant Park Recreation Center’s Trevino Hall, located at 44 W. Golfview Drive in Northlake.

05/31/2017	Speaker Madigan: House Democrats to Continue Working to Find Common Ground with Rauner and toward St
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement:

05/30/2017	Representative Willis Urges Congress to Stop Healthcare Repeal and Expand Medicare for Illinois Resi
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is backing a resolution in Springfield to urge the United States Congress to stop efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and to instead expand Medicare coverage to residents in Illinois.

05/30/2017	Lilly, Harmon, Willis to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Franklin Park
	State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, and state Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, are encouraging residents to join their Town Hall meeting in Franklin Park on Monday, June 12 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Franklin Park Community Center, located at 9560 Franklin Ave in Franklin Park.

05/23/2017	Willis Backs Bill to Protect Working Men and Women from Anti-Union Agendas
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working men and women who are members of a union would have greater protections from anti-union agendas under legislation being backed by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison.

05/23/2017	Willis Backs Bill to Crack Down on Predatory Student Loans
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Student loan providers would face tougher penalties under a new law backed by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

05/19/2017	Willis Advocates for Continued Federal Funding for Drug Prevention Programs
	NORTHLAKE, Ill. – As deadly drug overdoses continue to rise in the Western suburbs and across Illinois, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is urging President Trump to continue funding the federal programs that have been vital in helping local law enforcement address this epidemic.

05/10/2017	Willis Passes Controls on Health Insurance Rates, Protections for People with Preexisting Conditions
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to a federal law which would strip insurance from people with preexisting conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is fighting to stop massive insurance companies from gouging middle-class families and ensure no one can be denied care because of their medical history.

05/10/2017	Willis Passes Controls on Health Insurance Rates, Protections for People with Preexisting Conditions
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to a federal law which would strip insurance from people with preexisting conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is fighting to stop massive insurance companies from gouging middle-class families and ensure no one can be denied care because of their medical history.

05/04/2017	Willis Passes Legislation out of House to Protect First Responders
	SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Firefighters and emergency medical service personnel face dangerous situations every day in their line of duty, but legislation passed out of the House last week by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, would encourage property owners to ensure their buildings are safe for first responders in case of an emergency.

04/19/2017	Willis Hosting Senior Town Hall Meeting at Westlake Hospital
	MELROS PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, will be hosting a town hall meeting this week at Westlake Hospital to talk about changes in Springfield that can affect senior adults in Illinois.

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