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Andrade Condemns Federal Immigration Agents for ICE Killings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr. passed a resolution on Wednesday condemning the excessive violence and deadly force committed by federal agents under the Trump-Noem immigration raids resulting in multiple deaths nationwide.
Gabel Backs Affordability Bill Protecting Consumers from Hidden Price Increases
EVANSTON, Ill. — Pervasive online price targeting of consumers using big data, or “surveillance pricing,” is steadily increasing the cost of living, and state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, has put her support behind a new measure to crack down on the practice and make life more affordable for her community.
Jiménez Demands Trump Administration Unfreeze Childcare Program Funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, passed a resolution condemning the Trump administration’s childcare program funding freezes impacting millions of Illinoisans. This comes on the heels of recently participating in a rally demanding the continuation of childcare funds with SEIU (HCII) in downtown Chicago on Jan. 16.
Andrade Backs Measure Reining In AI-Based Price Gouging
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To better protect consumers, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is backing a measure to require online business platforms to disclose if the advertised price of goods or services is generated by algorithms or AI using prior browsing history and demographic information inferred by a consumer’s digital footprint.
Grasse Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up the Cost-of-Living for Illinoisans
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn the illegal Trump tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, demanding reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable child care.
Manley, Cappel Launch Historic Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, hosted the inaugural meeting of the bicameral, bipartisan Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus (ILNC) Monday — the first of its kind in Illinois history. Over 90 legislators from across the state and community leaders participated. Additionally, Joliet Junior College President Clyne Namuo spoke from an auditorium filled with an additional 75 educators and students during the caucus via Zoom. State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is ILNC co-chair.
IL State Rep. DuBuclet Advances Resolutions Condemning Trump Administration’s Attacks on Health Care and Child Care
Through two resolutions, state Rep. DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is calling out the administration’s refusal to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and its decision to freeze billions of dollars in child care funding—moves that threaten the financial stability of families across Illinois and the nation.
Canty Backs Affordability Bill Protecting Consumers from Hidden Price Increases
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Pervasive online price targeting of consumers using big data, or “surveillance pricing,” is steadily increasing the cost of living, and state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, has put her support behind a new measure to crack down on the practice and make life more affordable for her community.
Ortíz Pushes for Council to Advise State on Funding, Policy Challenges Facing After School Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Building on his progress providing more after school program opportunities to Illinois students, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation to accurately and fully address the funding and policy challenges they face.
Gill Maintains Commitment to Passing the Daniel Capuano Memorial Act
CHICAGO – Moving into session this year, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, plans on championing legislation that will support and protect the lives of first responders, the Daniel Capuano Memorial Act.
Hirschauer-Backed Resolutions Push for Affordability, and Condemn Lawlessness in Washington
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, cosponsored resolutions this week condemning the reckless and vindictive actions of the Trump administration. The resolutions cite the imposition of harmful tariffs, the pursuit of misguided foreign policy, and the drastic cuts to child care and family support programs. The measures also denounce lethal immigration enforcement policies implemented under Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which, according to reported data, have resulted in the deaths of nearly 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
North Aurora Water Tower Construction Advancing Thanks to State Funding Secured by Hanson, Holmes
NORTH AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, and Senator Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, recently visited the site of a new water tower in North Aurora, a project they worked to include within the state’s 2026 budget to ensure accessible drinking water for residents and businesses.
Rep. Rashid Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up Cost of Living
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is working to bring costs down for working families by demanding the reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies, condemning the White House’s illegal tariff policy and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for childcare.
Johnson Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up the Cost of Living for Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn the illegal Trump tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, demanding reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Rita Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up the Cost of Living for Illinoisans
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn the illegal Trump tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, demanding reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Chung Denounces Federal Attempt to Freeze Healthcare and Childcare Funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to demand the reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Ford Condemns Trump Administration’s Abuses and Affordability Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is speaking out against the illegal actions undertaken by the Trump administration, passing official condemnations of some of its most egregious policy decisions, including drastic cuts to child care and family lifelines, failure to reinstate healthcare subsidies to prevent millions of Americans’ healthcare costs from skyrocketing, and a deadly immigration enforcement campaign that has killed nearly 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
Chung Condemns ICE Misconduct in Statement and House Resolution
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is co-sponsoring a House resolution condemning ICE misconduct across the nation on the heels of releasing a statement last week, where she denounced the disturbing presence of civil immigration agents in the Bloomington-Normal and Peoria areas.