Session held for seniors about scam awareness
Originally appeared on Rockford’s WIFR. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — It’s been estimated that seniors lose over $36 billion every year to financial fraud. That’s why a local representative is teaming up with AARP to help make sure our loved ones can avoid being victims. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos lead Monday’s session, talking about the do’s and […]
WHBF Quad Cities: Congresswoman Cheri Bustos advocates for economic security
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos wants her lawmakers to help ensure economic security for women. It’s part of her tour across Illinois. Today, she stopped in Moline at the Boys and Girls Club with Texas congressman Joaquin Castro. The representatives said it’s about fair wages and more. “We talk about raising the minimum wage and make sure […]
The Peorian: Bustos touring district to discuss women’s economic security
Cheri Bustos remembers what it was like to work crazy hours while trying to raise children. And she had a husband as well as a job that paid decent wages. The U.S. Representative from the 17th District said Tuesday it is hard to imagine what single mothers who work as much as they can to […]
WMBD Peoria: Congresswoman Bustos on Women’s Economic Security
PEORIA – Congresswoman Cheri Bustos makes a stop in Central Illinois Tuesday to discuss advancing women in the workplace. It’s all part of the 17th Congressional District Representative’s “Cheri on Shift.” At Myah’s Learning Center in Peoria, Bustos continued her week-long women’s economic security tour. Tuesday, she highlighted the need for affordable and accessible child […]