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Faver Dias Condemns Inhumane Actions of ICE and Border Patrol
State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, has issued the following statement in response to the violent acts of ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minnesota and across the country, as they have directly led to several deaths.
Rita Secures Grant Funding to Renovate Oak Forest’s Don Gorman Park
State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, announced today he has secured a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant for the Oak Forest Park District that will fund exciting improvements to Don Gorman Park.
Briel-Backed Resolutions Push for Affordability, Condemns Lawlessness in Washington
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is speaking out about the recent actions of the the Trump Administration, passing official condemnations of Trump’s reckless tariffs and misguided foreign policy, drastic cuts to child care and familial life lines, and the deadly immigration force employed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that has killed an estimated 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
Stuart Condemns Violence of Federal Immigration Agents, Demands Defense of Constitutional Rights
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has issued the following statement in response to the violent acts of ICE Border Patrol agents in Minnesota, leading to the death of another American citizen.
Manley Meets with Birth to Five, Early Intervention Community Collaboration
As part of a series of initiatives, State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, again met with a collaboration of community members, including Birth to Five Illinois, to discuss early childhood education, and early intervention. State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is also part of the collaboration meetings. Both Rep. Manley and Sen. Cappel are co-chairs of the newly formed Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus.
Tuesday: Ness to Host First Town Hall of 2026
Encouraging residents from Northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on top issues, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, will host a virtual town hall Tuesday to discuss recent state action on the heels of completing the first week of the 2026 spring legislative session.
Morris Responds After Federal Agents Fatally Shoot Two People in Minnesota
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris issued the following statement after two U.S. Citizens were killed by federal agents in Minnesota:
Harper Legislation Aims to Make Farm Ownership More Accessible in Illinois
CHICAGO – Committed to strengthening Illinois’ farming community, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is pushing a bill that would make it easier for residents to pursue their dream of owning a farm.
Williams-Backed Resolutions Push for Affordability, Condemns Lawlessness in Washington
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, is speaking out about the illegal and corrupt actions committed by the Trump Administration, passing official condemnations of Trump’s reckless tariffs and misguided foreign policy, drastic cuts to child care and familial life lines, and the deadly immigration force employed by US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that has killed close to 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
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.