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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.
Du Buclet Recognizes the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month and Condemns Trump’s Racist Social Media Posts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kimberly Neely Du Buclet, D-Chicago, is denouncing President Donald Trump’s racist social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Ortíz Welcomes News of U.S. Supreme Court Striking Down Trump Tariff Scheme
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding the news of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority by levying burdensome and costly tariffs on goods from nearly every U.S. trading partner and his remarks during the State of the Union:
West Condemns Trump’s Racist Truth Social Post
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, 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.
Mayfield Champions Legislation to Increase Passenger Rail Service Across the Midwest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to increasing passenger rail services for residents across the Midwest, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has introduced the Passenger Rail Planning Act to require the Illinois Department of Transportation to incorporate service frequency goals into the Illinois State Rail Plan.
Mussman Resolution Calls for Independent Investigation into Epstein Files
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, 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.
Mussman Condemns Trump’s Racist Social Media Posts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is denouncing President Donald Trump’s racist social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Vella Introduces Measure Cutting Back-to-School Sales Taxes, Lowering the Cost-of-Living for Parents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation to cut the cost of living for Illinoisans, especially those supporting children, by creating back-to-school sales tax holiday periods in August and January.
Vella Introduces New Bill Combating Health Misinformation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —Working to reduce the spread of inaccurate health information, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is introducing new legislation that would establish an expert team under the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to monitor and counter the spread of health misinformation damaging to Illinois residents and consumers.
Lisa Hernandez Looks to Secure Economic Aid for Businesses Impacted by Immigration Raids
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, has introduced legislation that would study how the state can best secure and deploy economic resources to small businesses who have struggled to bounce back from reckless and destructive federal immigration enforcement operations.