Media Advisory: Rep. Cross Hosts Unemployment Workshop for Employers
November 22, 2011
Rep. Cross Hosts Unemployment Workshop for Employers
Plainfield, IL… State Representative Tom Cross teams up with the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce to invite local business leaders to a “Meeting Business Needs” Unemployment Insurance Workshop on December 1st in Plainfield.
Facilitated by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Strictly Business Lunch and Learn Workshop will be held from noon until 1:30 p.m. on December 1st at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois Street, Plainfield. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. Read more
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Press Release: IL First Diabetes Awareness Day
November 14, 2011
Illinois’ First Diabetes Awareness Day
Oswego—Reps. Tom Cross (R-Oswego), Pam Roth (R-Morris) and Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) joined local officials, local resident Martin Flowers and the American Diabetes Association to recognize the importance of Diabetes Awareness Day at the Oswego Public Library on Monday, November 14.
Rep. Cross sponsored House Resolution 557 during the fall veto session to create Diabetes Awareness Day in the state of Illinois.
“Diabetes is a disease that affects nearly 10 percent of the residents in Illinois,” said Rep. Cross. “It not only affects those residents, but also their family and friends. Creating more awareness about this important issue will help others better recognize the signs of diabetes and hopefully lead to better treatment options.” Read more
Press Release: House Republicans Veto Session Priority: Jobs
October 31, 2011
House Republicans Veto Session Priority: Jobs
Urges Speaker Madigan and Democrat leaders to pass provisions of HB3811
(Springfield) House Republican Leader Tom Cross and his caucus are demanding that lawmakers and the Governor take a broader based approach to job creation in Illinois—pass and sign into law the provisions of House Bill 3811 during the second week of Veto Session (Nov. 8-10).
“The ideas in this bill will create jobs in all areas of the state from large to small corporations, startup businesses to family farms,” said Cross. “Some of the ideas being tossed around in Springfield are too narrow and help just one or two businesses in the state. We need a broader based approach to job creation in Illinois to at least put us on par with our neighboring states.” Read more
Press Release: Leader Cross advances bill to ensure public sector employees aren’t boosting their pensions while working for the unions
October 27, 2011
Leader Cross advances bill to ensure public sector employees aren’t boosting their pensions while working for the unions
(Springfield) Illinois House Minority Leader Tom Cross advanced legislation from the Illinois House to the Senate today that will ensure that government workers who take leaves of absence aren’t boosting their salaries when working for the unions at taxpayers’ expense.
“The recent media reports have been disgusting, exposing some government workers’ schemes to boost their government pensions while working for their unions,” said Cross. “The state and taxpayers can’t afford it and are getting sick and tired of people taking advantage of the system.” Read more