Mundelein, IL… In the middle of two wars and a down economy, State Representative Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) has announced that he is teaming up with Cell Phones for Soldiers and is using his office as a drop-off location for donated cell phones.
Mundelein, IL… Five years after Illinois passed comprehensive tort reform, expanding patient access to health care, lessening frivolous lawsuits and lowering malpractice rates to keep doctors in Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court struck a blow to the state’s already ailing health care system by ruling the reform unconstitutional. In the court case Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the “damage limitation violates the constitutional principle of separation of powers by interfering with the authority of the judicial branch to reduce verdicts.”
State Representative Ed Sullivan (R – Mundelein) is disappointed with the court’s ruling.
Springfield… With the struggling economy and job creation at the top of his legislative agenda, State Representative Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) has volunteered to represent Lake County on the House Bipartisan Job Creation Task Force. The task force will hold hearings across the state and bring new ideas on how to attract and retain well-paying jobs.
Dear Friends and Residents of the 51st District,
I would like to take a moment to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. I am proud of the many parents, educators, community leaders, first responders, small business owners, and working families who make Lake County such a special place to live. We are truly a community rich in talent, determination, and vision for a brighter tomorrow. In spite of the many challenges posed by a difficult economy and a nation at war, I hope you share my optimism for our future. Together we can accomplish much for our families as we look forward to 2010.
In a turbulent year that began with the first-ever impeachment of an Illinois Governor and continued with contentious debates over the future of ethics and campaign finance reform as well as the critical need to reign in state spending, create jobs, and strengthen our economy – we have held strong together through some stormy seas. As we prepare to gather with family and friends to celebrate this holiday season, let us also welcome the coming of a new year filled with untapped opportunities to renew our vitality and strength as a community.
I hope you also join me in thanking our troops serving overseas for their selfless sacrifice to preserve our freedoms. Let’s keep them and their families foremost in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
Warm Regards,
Ed Sullivan
State Representative
51st District
MUNDELEIN – The Illinois State Board of Education is hosting an upcoming hearing on their FY 2011 Budget at Lincoln School in Mundelein on Wednesday, December 9 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, State Rep. Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) announced today.
The hearing is the final in a series of eight regional meetings held throughout the state this fall by the Illinois State Board of Education’s Finance and Audit Committee to provide an update on the Board’s budget and priorities for FY 2011. The Board also plans to outline their three Strategic Plan Goals; that (1) Every student will demonstrate academic achievement and be prepared for success after high school, (2) Every student will be supported by highly prepared and effective teachers and school leaders, and (3) Every school will offer a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.
MUNDELEIN – State Representative Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) and Senator Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington) announced today that they will be sponsoring a Senior Health Fair at the Libertyville Sports complex on Monday, November 2, 2009 from 10:00am-1:00pm.
The Senior Health Fair will feature over 30 community organizations on hand to provide information and resources regarding the various services available to seniors in the community. Representatives from each of the local health and community organizations will be present to talk with seniors and answer questions on a wide range of senior health and lifestyle issues.
MUNDELEIN – Governor Pat Quinn has signed groundbreaking new legislation creating a cyber gang unit pilot program in two local law enforcement jurisdictions, State Rep. Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) announced today. The new law will help local law enforcement prevent gang-related crime by tracking and investigating gang activity through use of the internet.
The new law, approved as House Bill 3716, was sponsored in the House by Rep. Sullivan and in the Senate by Sen. Michael Bond (D-Grayslake). The law allocates money for the establishment of new cyber gang units within the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group as well as the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
MUNDELEIN – State Rep. Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) has announced the opening of his new district office located at 700 N. Lake Street, Suite 101 in Mundelein, at the northwest corner of Route 176 and Route 45 inside the Century 21 Market Place Office Complex.
“I welcome all residents of the 51st District to stop by and say hello next time they are in the area,” Rep. Sullivan said. “Our phone number and e-mail address are remaining the same, but our new district office location affords better parking options for visitors and increased accessibility at a major intersection in Mundelein.”
MUNDELEIN – Giving local residents a new tool to become activists for reform in state government, the Lake County Republican delegation to the Illinois House are urging taxpayers to visit the newly created www.reinventillinois.com website to submit ideas on how lawmakers should cut the state budget and suggest reforms needed to re-focus state priorities on fiscal discipline and economic growth.
The site is the latest effort by House Republicans to incorporate public opinion and cultivate a broad range of feedback to help address the growing state budget crisis and fuel the need for budget and ethics reform.
SPRINGFIELD – Dealing a blow to Governor Pat Quinn and top legislative Democrats seeking approval of a massive income tax hike, the Illinois House of Representatives has voted decisively to reject a budget blueprint that would have increased the state income tax rate on individuals and businesses without providing any property tax relief. Instead, the General Assembly approved a partial-year piecemeal budget to keep state government operating through the end of the year without addressing a staggering budget shortfall.
