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Avelar Supports Bill That Makes Public University Tuition Affordable for Illinois Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To create more pathways for an affordable higher education for high school students, state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting a bill that would prioritize Illinois public school students for admission and tuition protections at public colleges and universities.
Buckner Introduces Legislation Supporting $5 Million Investment in Youth Sports and Mentorship Programs
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, introduced legislation that would provide $5 million to the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for a grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to continue youth sports and mentorship programs across Illinois.
Rep. Du Buclet to Outline Plan to Fight Utility Rip-offs
Chicago– Illinois State Rep. Kimberly Neely DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is partnering with consumer advocates, including the Citizens Utility Board and AARP Illinois, to advance legislation that protects Illinois utility customers from deceptive and predatory practices by alternative electric and gas suppliers.
Jiménez to Host a Community Blood Drive in Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, alongside Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward are hosting a Blood Drive in the community and encourages those who are able to donate blood to consider doing so. The event will be held on Wednesday March 4th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mozart Park Clubroom (2036 N. Avers, Chicago, IL 60647).
Gong-Gershowitz Named Chair of AI Working Group, Pushes Accountability for Big Tech
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reflecting her yearslong effort in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) companies and products, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, has been named chair of the House Democratic AI Working Group.
Mason Introduces Legislation to Build on Childcare Policies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced three pieces of legislation focused on developing child care policies in Illinois as a continuation of early childhood initiatives started in 2024, when the new Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), a cabinet-level agency, was created to unify early childhood services previously spread across three different state agencies. These continued initiatives are especially important as they are being targeted by federal funding cuts and detrimental legislation.
Stuart Resolution Calls for Independent Investigation into Epstein Files
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helped pass a formal resolution Wednesday demanding the Trump administration end its illegal censoring of the Epstein files and calling for an independent investigation into the file’s significant, potentially politically-aligned, redactions.
Stuart-Backed Resolution Opposes Extreme Anti-Choice Senate Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helped pass a formal resolution opposing a Republican bill introduced last week to the Illinois State Senate, seeking to classify reproductive healthcare services—including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments—as capital murder.
Briel Condemns Trump’s Racist Truth Social Post
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is denouncing President Donald Trump’s racist social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes by passing a formal resolution through the House chamber Wednesday.
Briel-Backed Resolution Opposes Extreme Anti-Choice Senate Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, helped pass a formal resolution Wednesday opposing a Republican bill introduced last week to the Illinois State Senate, seeking to classify reproductive healthcare services—including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments—as capital murder.
Canty Responds to Supreme Court Striking Down Federal Tariff Schemes, Win for Affordability
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the Trump administration’s unlawful tariff policies related to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act:
Rep. Jiménez and Alderperson Fuentes Hold Valentine’s Brunch for Local Seniors
CHICAGO- To help seniors learn about resources and services offered to them in a fun, relaxing environment, State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, and Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, along with other elected officials held a Valentines Senior Brunch Event on Friday, February 13 in the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago.
Manley Spreads Awareness of Non Violent Cities Networking Event
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is spreading awareness of a “Creating Peace: Networking for Nonviolence” event Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, presented by the Non Violent Cities Project – Joliet.
Chung-Backed Resolution Opposes Extreme Anti-Choice Senate Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, helped pass a formal resolution opposing a Republican bill introduced last week to the Illinois State Senate, seeking to classify reproductive healthcare services—including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments—as capital murder.
Chung Resolution Calls for Independent Investigation into Epstein Files
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Chung, D-Bloomington, helped pass a formal resolution Wednesday demanding the Trump administration end its illegal censoring of the Epstein files and calling for an independent investigation into the file’s significant, potentially politically-aligned, redactions.
Mason Signs Letter Addressing Rising Data Center- Driven Energy Costs in Illinois
GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, has signed on to a bi-partisan letter organized by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) addressing the growing energy demand for data centers and how it has been impacting consumer energy costs.
Tarver Works to Advance Legislation Strengthening Transparency in the Local Property Tax System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, D-Chicago is working to advance legislation that increases transparency in the property tax assessment process by requiring counties to make assessment records electronically accessible to the public online.
Mason Passes Legislation Redefining Epinephrine Delivery Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, passed a measure updating epinephrine-related legislation to reflect medical advancements in epinephrine administration, including FDA-approved products like nasal sprays.