Springfield, IL… Governor Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 1946 into law today which will bring much needed pension reform to the State of Illinois.  State Representative Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) voted in favor of the bill.  Sullivan says the bill modernizes the state’s 13 pension systems for new hires.

“We need to stress that this does not affect current employees,” said Sullivan.  “With these changes to future employees’ pensions, the state will be saving upwards of $100 billion over the next few decades.  What was signed into law today is a step in the right direction towards stabilizing the long-term fiscal health of our state and protecting the pension systems from insolvency.”

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Springfield…State Representative Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein), along with his House Republican collogues and reformer Adam Andrzejewski, are calling for a comprehensive forensic audit of Illinois’ finances dating back to former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s first-term.  At a press conference in the State capitol today, Sullivan introduced House Resolution 1057 which would require the Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit of all State spending, hiring, contracts awarded and the appointment of board and commission officials made during the Blagojevich and Quinn administrations.

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Springfield, IL… Governor Pat Quinn gave his second budget address today since taking over for impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich.  State Representative Ed Sullivan (R – Mundelein)  says he is disappointed with Quinn’s state budget plan noting that it relies too heavily on borrowing and doesn’t contain enough reform efforts.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dear Friends and Residents of the 51^st 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.

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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.

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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.

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