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IL State Rep. Du Buclet’s Advances Legislation to Expand Youth Civic Engagement in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kimberly Neely Du Buclet, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation that strengthens civic participation among young people by ensuring Illinois high schools provide eligible students with the opportunity to register to vote in a trusted, nonpartisan academic setting.
Ortíz Advances Proposal Looking to Make Community College More Affordable for Adult Learners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is working to make community college programs more accessible and affordable for in-state adult learners, passing House Bill 5135 out of the House Higher Education Committee on Thursday to remove unnecessary restrictions on state funding.
Rep. Rashid-Led Bill to Protect Workers From Unchecked AI Decision-Making Passes Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) passed House Bill 4980 out of committee Thursday to protect Illinois workers from the growing harms caused by AI systems that make high-stakes decisions about people’s lives without accountability.
Ness, COWL to Hold Literacy Forum in Springfield Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, co-chair of the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL), is highlighting a literacy forum on Tuesday morning that will bring together legislators, educators and advocates to discuss literacy challenges and identify policy solutions to support teachers and strengthen state reading rates for Illinois students.
Lilly Advances Bill to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve affordability and clarity in healthcare pricing, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is celebrating the advancement of legislation out of committee that aims to increase fairness and transparency in how prescription drug costs are determined.
Rep. Natalie Manley Exceeds Blood Drive Goal at Annual International Women’s Day Blood Drive
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, would like to thank all of the donors who helped her annual blood drive exceed its goals. Every year in honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, Manley hosts a blood drive with a target goal of 30 donations.
Johnson Aims to Strengthen Job Protections for Individuals Without a Driver’s License
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, has filed legislation that would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or potential hires that do not have a driver’s license.
Harper Advances Bills to Support Farmers and Protect Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, ILL – Building on her ongoing efforts to strengthen local food systems and protect the state’s natural resources, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating the advancement of two of her sponsored bills that have passed committee.
Morris Advances Bill to Expand Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is celebrating a key step forward in advancing preventive health care after her legislation to expand access to life-saving heart screenings passed out of committee.
Morris to Introduce Legislation Expanding Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, will host a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Illinois State Capitol Blue Room and virtually at blueroomstream.com to introduce legislation aimed at expanding access to life-saving heart screenings and strengthening preventive care across Illinois.
Jiménez Holds Roundtable with House Speaker Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, held a small business roundtable and was joined by small business owners, community organizations and Democratic House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” Welch on Monday, March 9th in the 4th House district.
Manley Hosts Judge Collette Safford at Monthly Legislative Advisory Committee for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, welcomed Will County Circuit Judge Collette Safford to discuss guardianship during a recent meeting of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legislative Advisory Committee (GrandLAC).
Jiménez-Backed Legislation Prevents Hidden Fees on Electronic Tax Returns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to cut back on hidden fees targeting taxpayers, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically.
Jiménez-Backed Legislation Would Expand Key Tax Credit for Modest-Income Illinois Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to increase Illinois’ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), offering additional financial relief to working families across the state.
Avelar-Backed Legislation Prevents Hidden Fees on Electronic Tax Returns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to cut back on hidden fees targeting taxpayers, state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting legislation that would prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically.
Briel to Hold Monthly Neurodivergent Council March 21
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will host her monthly Neurodivergent Council on Saturday, March 21 for residents to collaborate and discuss policy ideas that better reflect the needs of the neurodivergent community. The theme for March’s meeting is “Accommodations and Assisted Technology.”
Manley Hosts Will County Emergency Management Agency at Monthly Retirees Legislative Advisory Committee
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In an ongoing effort to help seniors, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, welcomed the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to help inform seniors at Rep. Manley’s monthly Retirees Legislative Advisory Committee, called RLAC.
Guerrero-Cuellar Highlights Success of ISP's Targeted Firearm Enforcement Operations
CHICAGO – State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar released the following statement recognizing the Illinois State Police’s (ISP) recent report detailing their 2025 firearm enforcement operations which have taken thousands of illegal firearms off the streets and out of the hands of domestic abusers and criminals: