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Hirschauer-Backed Medical Debt Plan Delivers for Over $72 Million in Relief 52,000 Illinoisans
BATAVIA, Ill. – More than 52,000 Illinois families have had old medical bills wiped out under a new debt relief plan backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Avelar-Backed Medical Debt Package Delivers Relief for 52,000 Illinoisans
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – More than 52,000 Illinoisans have had medical debt paid under a law backed by state Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, clearing a backlog of $72 million facing working families and seniors.
Ness-Backed Program Forgives Medical Debt for 52,000Illinoisans
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Committed to fighting for the needs of her constituents, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, helped pass a medical debt relief initiative that has eliminated $72 million in old medical bills for more than 52,000 Illinoisans, with more relief on the way.
Morgan-Backed Initiative Erases Medical Debt for 52,000 Illinoisans
DEERFIELD, Ill. – A medical debt relief initiative backed by state Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, has eliminated $72 million in old medical bills for more than 52,000 Illinoisans, with more relief on the way.
Morris-Backed Medical Debt Relief Program Clears $72 Billion in Old Bills for Families
CHICAGO – More than 52,000 Illinoisans have had medical debt paid under a law backed by state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, clearing a backlog of $72 million facing working families and seniors.
Ammons-Led Program Advancing Health Equity Erases Medical Debt for 52,000 Illinoisans
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – A medical debt relief initiative backed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has eliminated $72 million in old medical bills for more than 52,000 Illinoisans, with more relief on the way.
Rep. Canty Erases Medical Debt Burdens on Working Class Illinoisans
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Tens of thousands of Illinoisans will receive more than $70 million in medical debt relief as a result of a measure passed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Public Transit Listening Session
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will join with state Reps. Matt Hanson, Eva-Dina Delgado, Anna Moeller and Kam Buckner to hold a listening session to hear from Illinoisans about their questions and concerns related to Illinois’ public transit system. The People’s Lobby, a group fighting to ensure working people have a voice in major decisions, will be in attendance as well. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Batavia Public Library, on 10 S. Batavia Ave, in Batavia.
Rep. Sharon Chung Erases Medical Debt Burdens onWorking Class Illinoisans
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Tens of thousands of working-class Illinoisans will receive tens of millions of dollars in medical debt relief as a result of a measure passed by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington.
Scherer Highlights Operation Purple Heart, Honors the Sacrifices of Veterans
DECATUR, Ill. – After attending a purple heart reunification ceremony that connected a local resident with the priceless object, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the work of Operation Purple Heart and honoring veterans everywhere.
Benton Hails $72 Million In Medical Debt Relief for Illinoisans
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — More than 52,000 Illinoisans—including over 20,000 in Will County alone—have had medical debt paid under a law backed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D- Plainfield, clearing a backlog of $72 million facing working families and seniors.
Olickal-Backed Medical Debt Program Delivers Relief for 52,000 Illinoisans
SKOKIE, Ill. — A medical debt relief initiative backed by state Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, has eliminated $72 million in old medical bills for more than 52,000 Illinoisans, with more relief on the way.
Stuart-Backed Bill Erases Medical Debt for Over 52,000 Illinois Residents
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — A new law created by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has already helped more than 52,000 Illinois families clear $72 million in medical debt, with more relief on the way.
Hoffman and Belt to Host Free Turkey Giveaway Nov. 25 at Downtown Belleville YMCA
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With Thanksgiving approaching, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, are teaming up with Meridian to provide free turkeys to residents at an event on Monday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. until supplies run out at the Downtown Belleville YMCA, located at 200 S. Illinois St. in Belleville.
Hoffman Recognized with Affordable Assisted Living Coalition’s ‘Appreciation of Achievement Award’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing his advocacy for seniors and successful passage of a personal needs allowance increase for supportive living residents, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was recently honored by the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition with its Appreciation of Achievement Award.
Delgado Highlights New Grant Funding for La Casa Norte Shelter Development Efforts
CHICAGO – As high housing costs and rents continue to grip Illinoisans, state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, fought to award $2 million to La Casa Norte to develop new housing through the Non-Congregate Shelter Acquisition Program for those experiencing homelessness.
LaPointe, Fine to Hold Hearing on Barriers For Substance Use Providers, Harm Reduction Practitioners
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe and Senator Laura Fine will lead a joint subject matter hearing with the House and Senate Mental Health and Addiction/ Behavioral and Mental Health
Committees to identify and address the financial and administrative challenges facing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers and harm reduction practitioners on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. in the Michael A. Bilandic Building in Chicago (160 N. LaSalle Street). The hearing aims to deepen awareness and drive policy solutions that enable these providers to connect individuals struggling with substance use to essential, life-saving support.
Wednesday: Ford, Congressman Davis to Push Plan Empowering Previous Felony Convicted Individuals to Run for Local Office
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis are calling for Illinois to allow certain formerly incarcerated individuals who served their time the opportunity to run for local office, bringing consistency to existing practice which enables such individuals to pursue state and federal office.