Newsletter from Carol

Improving Government Accountability

Dear Friends,

On January 1, many Illinois drivers were met with an unpleasant surprise: toll rates that were nearly doubled. At a time when many are struggling financially and already facing higher taxes, Metra rates and utility fees, further increases on working families are unacceptable.

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Video: Education Forum, October 4, 2011

A quality education is the cornerstone of future success, and Illinois must do all it can to continue improving education while still addressing our budget challenges. In order to provide an opportunity for concerned parents and teachers to hear updates about education reform in Illinois, Carol hosted an Education Forum on Tuesday, October 4th, at Vernon Hills High School. The panel discussed changes taking place as Illinois implements recently enacted education reforms. Below you can watch a video of the forum.

Video: Medicaid Reform Forum

Carol hosted a forum on Wednesday, January 26, featuring Julie Hamos, Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, to discuss the recently passed Medicaid reform bill. Watch the video below.

Hear Carol's comments on the recent income tax hike

(fast-forward to 2:12)