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Crawford Backs Gov. Pritzker’s Housing Agenda, Advocates for First-Generation Homebuyer Support
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, applauds Gov. Pritzker’s newly announced Affordability Agenda — a comprehensive housing proposal aimed at expanding the housing supply — while stressing that funding must reach those who need it most.
DeLuca to Strengthen Crematory Regulations in Wake of Mishandled Remains in Chicago Heights
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – Following the recent closure of a local crematory that grossly mishandled human remains, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is leading legislation to strengthen the comptroller’s investigative ability over crematories, while also clarifying standards for storage and cremation to restore dignity and confidence for families.
Hoffman Looks to Strengthen Workplace Rights Bureau, Partners with Attorney General
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is partnering with Attorney General Kwame Raoul on an initiative to strengthen the Workplace Rights Bureau, enhancing the bureau’s capabilities to investigate and prosecute violations of laws that protect Illinois workers.
Ness to Host West Dundee Coffee Hour on March 10
WEST DUNDEE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, is holding an informal coffee hour at Elder & Oat in West Dundee on Tuesday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for community members to gather and ask questions or receive state service assistance.
IL State Rep. Du Buclet Highlights No More Utility Bill Rip-Offs Customer Protection Act, Bill Assigned to Committee
On Wednesday at the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) headquarters in Chicago, state Rep. Kimberly Neely Du Buclet, D-Chicago, presented a consumer protection proposal alongside consumer advocates focused on ending the shady practices used by alternative energy suppliers and ensuring Illinois’ ratepayers are able to make the best decisions for their households in a more transparent and accountable energy marketplace.
Lilly Applauds Trinity Girls Basketball Team’s Run to State Finals
State Representative Camille Y. Lilly, D–Chicago, Congratulates Trinity High School Girls’ Basketball Team on Advancing Downstate:
Hernandez Backs $100 Million Budget Initiative Supporting Illinois Math and Science Academy
State Representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released a statement to support Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed budget to give $100 million in state funding to the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) for residential renovations:
Faver Dias Backs New Bill Combatting Health Misinformation
Working to reduce the spread of inaccurate health information, state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is backing new legislation that would establish an expert team under the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to monitor and counter the distribution of health misinformation damaging to Illinois residents and consumers.
Faver Dias Hosts Event with Speaker Welch to Share Senior Legislative Updates
On Monday, state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, hosted an event with House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, at Carillon North, a senior living community, to share legislative updates focused on older adults.
Harper Highlights History of Racial Violence in Illinois in New Report, Calls for Reparations
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is applauding a new report that lays out centuries of discrimination and racial violence against Black Illinoisans—a history that’s at the heart of the push for reparations today.
Grasse Advances Measure for Fiscal Responsibility, Effective Reforms in Department of Corrections Palliative and Hospice Healthcare
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, advanced a measure to promote transparency and fiscal responsibility in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) system through greater palliative and hospice healthcare cost reporting requirements. This bill passed the House Restorative Justice and Public Safety Committee last week and will soon be heard on the House floor.
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.