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![Rep. Barbara Hernandez-Backed Firearms Restraining Order Enforcement Grants Issued to Local Police Departments](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hernandez-B-214x300.jpg)
Rep. Barbara Hernandez-Backed Firearms Restraining Order Enforcement Grants Issued to Local Police Departments
AURORA, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is issuing a third round of firearm restraining order enforcement grants-totaling $1.5 million-to law enforcement agencies across the state following a law state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, fought for.
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Monday: Hoffman to Join Air Mobility Drive Groundbreaking in St. Clair County
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will join Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman and local officials Monday morning to celebrate the official start of construction on a new two-lane road extending Air Mobility Drive from Illinois 161 to Illinois 158/177 in St. Clair County.
![Buckner Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Buckner-214x300.jpg)
Buckner Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
CHICAGO – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
![Harper Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Harper.jpg)
Harper Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
![Stuart Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Stuart.jpg)
Stuart Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
![Ness-Backed Reforms Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expands Access to Care](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ness-214x300.jpg)
Ness-Backed Reforms Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expands Access to Care
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
![Canty Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty-214x300.jpg)
Canty Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
![Rep. Barbara Hernandez-Backed Firearms Restraining Order Enforcement Grants Issued to Local Police Departments](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hernandez-B-214x300.jpg)
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
AURORA, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
![Olickal-Backed Healthcare Reforms Signed Into Law, Expanding Access to Care](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Olickal-214x300.jpg)
Olickal-Backed Healthcare Reforms Signed Into Law, Expanding Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
![Hirschauer Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hirschauer-214x300.jpg)
Hirschauer Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
![Gill Joins Community to Stand Against Hate, Helps in Rededication of Pride Flag](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gill-214x300.jpg)
Gill Joins Community to Stand Against Hate, Helps in Rededication of Pride Flag
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, joined local residents in a stand against hate as the Beverly Unitarian Church rededicated a pride flag display following the destruction of its previous display by vandals earlier in June.
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Ammons Celebrates Local ILBCF Scholarship Recipients
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is highlighting local high school seniors and undergraduate students from the Champaign Urbana area who will receive this year’s Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) scholarship.
![July 17: Gordon-Booth Invites Families to One Peoria Back to School and Health Fair](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gordon-Booth.jpg)
July 17: Gordon-Booth Invites Families to One Peoria Back to School and Health Fair
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, and state Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, are inviting families to come out for an afternoon of summer fun at their annual One Peoria back to school and health fair event scheduled for Wednesday, July 17 from noon...
![Gill Backs Pay Raise for Frontline Caregivers Serving Developmentally Disabled](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gill.jpg)
Gill Backs Pay Raise for Frontline Caregivers Serving Developmentally Disabled
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health workers delivering critical care to the developmentally disabled will see their wages increase under the state budget plan supported by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago.
![Jimenez to Host Town Hall Discussing Productive & Transformative Legislative Session](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jimenez.jpg)
Jimenez to Host Town Hall Discussing Productive & Transformative Legislative Session
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago, will join State Rep. Will Guzzardi and State Sen. Omar Aquino for a Spring Legislative Recap on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center at 4048 W. Armitage, discussing the ways Springfield was responsive to the needs of working families and their communities. The event will be moderated by State Senator-elect Graciela Guzman.
![Canty to Hold Town Halls to Hear from Her Community](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty.jpg)
Canty to Hold Town Halls to Hear from Her Community
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, will be reaching out to her community with two town halls to take questions about recent progress in Springfield. The first town hall will be July 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, at 500 N. Dunton Avenue in Arlington Heights. Canty will be joined by state Sen. Mark Walker, and state Rep. Nicolle Grasse.
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Canty Recognized by Fire Fighters for Law Improving Healthcare for Injured First Responders
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) are
recognizing state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, for a bipartisan measure she
spearheaded to improve health and survivor benefits for first responders injured or killed in the
line of duty.
![Camille Lilly Invites Community to “Beef Up the Block”](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Lilly.jpg)
Camille Lilly Invites Community to “Beef Up the Block”
OAK PARK, Ill. – As part of the Adopt-A-Legislator Program, State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is partnering with Menard County Farm Bureau to host “Beef up the Block” on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sayre Language Academy, 1850 Newland Ave, in Chicago.