Monday, February 6th, 2012

OLYMPIA FIELDS—Apparently the best way to make it through the tough economy is to get a job with Governor Quinn.
Recent reports have shown that the Governor has given out over 40 pay increases over the last 15 months to people who are already making nearly $100,000 a year.  This information comes to light only days [...]

There has always been concern amongst law enforcement that  laws related to stalking weren’t strong enough.  With advancements in technology, stalkers are finding new ways to harass and intimidate victims.   Today, a stalker isn’t just the person following you a couple of paces behind and hiding in bushes or peeking in your window.
To give law [...]

From the Illinois Senate
Senator Toi Hutchinson
For Immediate Release:
August 27, 2009
Senator Hutchinson’s Office
Media Contact: Jillian Dykhoff 217.782.0085
Attorney General’s Office: Robyn Ziegler, 312.814.3118

GOVERNOR SIGNS MEASURE UPDATING ILLINOIS STALKING LAWS
Springfield, IL- A measure designed to give Illinois law enforcement
officials more tools to combat stalking was approved this week by
Governor Pat Quinn.
House Bill 2542, an initiative of Attorney General [...]

From the Illinois Senate
State Senator Toi Hutchinson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 12, 2009
217.782.0085
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jillian Dykhoff
Credit Card Marketing Limitation Bill Signed By Governor
Hutchinson looks to educate youth about financial responsibility
Springfield, IL-Legislation sponsored by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D
- Olympia Fields) creating the Credit Card Marketing Act of 2009 was
signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn yesterday.
House Bill [...]

News
From the Illinois Senate
State Senators A.J. Wilhelmi & Toi Hutchinson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2009
217.782.0085
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jillian Dykhoff
GOVERNOR SIGNS LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE BILL
Springfield, IL- Legislation giving energy assistance relief to more
low-income families in Illinois sponsored by State Sens. A.J. Wilhelmi
(D-Joliet) and Toi Hutchinson (D – Olympia Fields) was signed by
Governor Pat Quinn yesterday.
House Bill 796 [...]

The Daily Journal
July 31, 2009

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) jumped up and down and shouted “I’ve got a new talent! I’ve got a new talent!”
“I’ve seen that picture of Debbie (Halvorson) on the wall ever since I took office – and now I’ve done it.”
That photo showed Hutchinson’s predecessor, U.S. Rep. Halvorson (D-Crete), [...]

Chicago Tribune
June 19, 2009

It is an intriguing, challenging, and yet sobering time to be a new legislator.
My experience representing the 40th Senate District began at a low point for Illinois. For the first time in our state’s history, the Senate voted to remove a sitting governor from office, closing a chapter of corruption in Illinois [...]