Government
Mazzochi tells constituents of Metra's upcoming $100 monthly pass
Metra, a commuter rail system that serves the metropolitan Chicago area, said it’s adding a new monthly pass in hopes commuters will save money.
State Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi (R-Ill.)
Recent News About State Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi (R-Ill.)
Government
Mazzochi: 'I've been fighting against red light-cameras, especially the ones in Oakbrook Terrace, for years.'
Illinois State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is speaking out against the use of red-light cameras in the state as the former mayor of Oakbrook Terrace is being federally charged for accepting thousands of dollars in secret payments in exchange for renewing a contract with a red-light camera company.
Business
Mazzochi on red light cameras: 'This has become a political embarrassment for IDOT and Gov. Pritzker'
Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is grateful a "justifiably vilified camera" will be removed, but believes the process should have started long ago.
Business
Mazzochi: 'It is completely unacceptable for our state health agency to have ignored such an alarming outbreak'
Rep. Deanne Mazzochi points out that it was not acceptable for the state health agency to have ignored what happened at the LaSalle Veterans' Home.
Government
Mazzochi: 'Another lawmaker under federal investigation'
Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) criticized Democrats for failing to enact meaningful ethics reform during the recent legislative session.
Business
Mazzochi: 'The Legislature will again be faced with the choice of drastic spending cuts or raising taxes'
Illinois State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) offered her thoughts on the recently signed state Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Business
Mazzochi: Bipartisan bill would help licensed professionals 'find meaningful work'
A bill to ease licensing and other requirements in certain state-regulated career fields, which passed the House almost unanimously last month, is about helping people find "meaningful work," state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) said in a news release.
Business
'We can get this right, we can come together:' Mazzochi pleads with Democrats to repeal SAFE-T Act
Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) on Jan. 20 attended a news conference where she discussed the need to repeal a bill that addresses issues such as use of force from police officers and the requirement of body-worn cameras, as well as putting an end to cash bail for non-violent offenders.
Government
'We’ve even fully legalized kids’ lemonade stands:' New year, new laws in effect in Illinois
Illinois rang in the new year with 300 new laws hitting the books, from requiring insurance companies to cover more comprehensive testing, to increasing funding for scholarships for military families, to making parking easier for pregnant women.
Business
Mazzochi points finger at Illinois Democrats for making rise in 'frivolous lawsuits' lucrative
Some Republican lawmakers in Illinois have had it with what they call "frivolous lawsuits" which they believe are not only costing the taxpayers a substantial amount of money, but also have an impact on the state's attractiveness to new businesses.
Business
Mazzochi calls for ARPA funds to fight homelessness with 'long-term results'
Homelessness is an issue nationwide that more than 10,000 Illinois residents are experiencing, according to Housing Action Illinois. Government officials are calling funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to alleviate the problem.
Business
'We knew the cost': Mazzochi blames Springfield's lack of discipline for Illinois pension shortfalls
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) laments that Illinois’ runaway pension debt amounts to the state finally being forced to pay for years of recklessness.
Business
Mazzochi criticizes decision to clear Mautino of campaign funds misuse, claiming Springfield 'really only works' for 'politically connected'
Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is not happy that Auditor General Frank Mautino has been found innocent of mishandling campaign funds and condemned the state’s ethics reform bill.
Business
Mazzochi calls for end to 5G Bill: This bill has brought 'evisceration of local control'
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) is happy to see the sunset approaching on 5G wireless legislation marked as Senate Bill 1451.
Business
Mazzochi wants answers for families in 'heartbreaking and horrifying outbreak' in LaSalle Veterans' Home
As the COVID-19 death toll at the LaSalle Veterans' Home has now swelled to 34, state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is hoping GOP lawmakers in Springfield will finally be heard.