Making Sausage and Legislation in Illinois: A New Recipe (1/27/25)

Would you like to gain a better understanding of the Legislative Process? Our distinguished panel of legislative experts will provide you with just that, an overview of the Springfield scene will be followed by a panel discussion of Illinois' Legislative process. 

SPEAKERS:
Representative Daniel Didech, Illinois Legislator, 59th District (Buffalo Grove)
Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Illinois Legislator 17th District (Glenview)
Representative Robert Martwick Jr., Illinois Legislator, 10th District (Chicago – Northwest Side)
Senator Elgie Sims, Illinois Legislator, 17th Senate District (Chicago – South Side) 

MODERATORS:
Lawrence J. Suffredin, CBA Legislative Counsel and Cook County Board Commissioner (13th District of Cook County)
Tom Suffredin, CBA Legislative Counsel

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