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Statement from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid on Major Endorsement for Illinois Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act

Statement from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid on Major Endorsement for Illinois Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act

BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, announced today that the Illinois House Progressive Caucus has endorsed the Illinois Human Rights Advocacy and Protection Act (HB 2723). HB 2723 would repeal the requirement that Illinois pension funds divest from companies that stop doing business in or with Israel. Two-thirds of members were required to support the bill in order to receive Caucus support. On this milestone, Rashid issued the following statement:

DuBuclet Invites Local Residents to Attend CUB Clinic

DuBuclet Invites Local Residents to Attend CUB Clinic

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is helping local residents cut their monthly bills by hosting a utility bill clinic alongside state Sen. Mattie Hunter, state Rep. Sonya Harper and representatives from the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Chicago Urban League, located at 4510 South Michigan Avenue.

Kifowit Leads Property Tax Relief Plan for Disabled  Homeowners

Kifowit Leads Property Tax Relief Plan for Disabled Homeowners

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to further lower property tax bills for homeowners with fixed incomes, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced a measure to effectively freeze the property tax liability for those who receive the state’s Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities.

Friday: Ammons Hosts Emergency SNAP Briefing with Faraci

Friday: Ammons Hosts Emergency SNAP Briefing with Faraci

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – In response to the Trump administration threatening SNAP benefits for more than 360,000 Illinoisans, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is hosting an emergency briefing this Friday with state Sen. Paul Faraci, D-Champaign, for residents to learn more about the federal cuts taking effect in November.