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Gill Highlights Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returning $11.4M in Savings to Illinoisans
Working to cut costs for Illinois families and educators statewide, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is highlighting $11.4 million in savings returned to Illinoisans as part of this year’s budget-enacted Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which reduced sales tax on items like school supplies, clothing and footwear this August.
Hernandez Hospedará el Consulado General de Guatemala en Aurora
AURORA, Ill. — La Representante estatal, Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, hospedará el Consulado General de Guatemala en la Biblioteca Pública de Aurora para otorgar sus servicios móviles el 12 de noviembre, de 9 a.m. a 3 p.m., para ayudar a los miembros de la comunidad a obtener los documentos necesarios que les puedan faltar.
Hernandez Will Host the General Consulate of Guatemala in Aurora
AURORA, Ill. — State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will host the General Consulate of Guatemala at the Aurora Public Library for their mobile services on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help community members obtain necessary documents they may be missing.
Vella to Host Annual Veterans Day Breakfast
ROCKFORD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, will host a Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Hard Rock Casino to honor the service of local U.S. veterans and celebrate America’s 250 Anniversary.
Manley Joins Will County Early Childhood Community Action Forum
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, participated in a panel discussion at the Will County Early Childhood Community Action Forum on Monday, Oct. 26 at the Debbie Sykora Early Learning Center in Bolingbrook. The forum was hosted by Illinois Action...
Johnson Highlights Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returning $11.4M in Savings to Illinoisans
Working to cut costs for Illinois families and educators statewide, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, is highlighting $11.4 million in savings returned to Illinoisans as part of this year’s budget-enacted Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which reduced sales tax on items like school supplies, clothing and footwear this August.
Manley Celebrates 25 Years of Spookley with Classroom Read-Alouds
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, celebrated the 25th anniversary of Spookley the Square Pumpkin with Read-Alouds at elementary schools across the 98th district. Created by author Joe Troiano, Spookley began as a friendly Halloween bedtime story for...
Ness Highlights Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returning $11.4M in Savings to Illinoisans
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. - Working to cut costs for Illinois families and educators statewide, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, is highlighting $11.4 million in savings returned to Illinoisans as part of this year’s budget-enacted Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday,...
Jiménez Backs Cook County Board Resolution Strengthening Maternal Healthcare
CHICAGO- State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, addressed the Cook County Board of Commissioners meeting on Oct. 22 in support of a resolution strengthening maternal healthcare. “As a mother, I believe that the childbirth experience should be treated with dignity,...
DeLaRosa Highlights Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Results, Returning $11.4M to Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Working to cut costs for Illinois families and educators statewide, state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lomard, is highlighting $11.4 million in savings returned to Illinoisans as part of this year’s budget-enacted Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday,...
Hanson Applauds Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returning $11.4M to Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to cut costs for Illinois families and educators statewide, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is highlighting $11.4 million in savings returned to Illinoisans as part of this year’s budget-enacted Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which...
Ness-Led 6th Annual Diaper Drive: Final Week to Donate
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, is encouraging able neighbors and community members to donate baby necessities like diapers and hygiene wipes during the final week of the 6th Annual Diaper Drive, which concludes Friday. “We’ve seen such a...
Hoffman, Crime Victims Highlight State Changes Supporting Compensation, Urge Further Action
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Underscoring the need for Illinois to better support those impacted by violence, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local members of Crime Survivors Speak and the Alliance for Safety and Justice Tuesday to highlight their success...
Manley Attends Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry Ribbon-Cutting
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, attended the Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry for their open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Oct. 22. The food pantry began after the devastating tornado of 1990, when community members came together...
Lilly Urges Rules Committee to Advance Bill Expanding Opportunities for Student-Athletes
SPRINGFIELD, – IL. – As the fall veto session approaches, State Representative Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging the House Rules Committee to release House Bill 473, legislation that would give Illinois high school student-athletes greater flexibility when transferring schools.
Briel Highlights Over $2M in Available Tourism Grants
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to expand foot traffic revenue and promote economic growth across her communities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is encouraging Illinois Valley municipalities, government units and entities including non-profit, for-profit and...
Crawford Honored with 2026 House Champion Award for Efforts to End Permanent Punishment
CHICAGO – State Representative Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, was honored with the 2026 House Champion Award on Saturday, Oct. 24, by the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishment for his efforts to address the lasting barriers people face after serving their sentences.
Canty Op-Ed Advocates Stronger Protections for Higher Education Sexual Violence Survivors
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Following a recent high-profile civil lawsuit against seven alleged perpetrators of sexual violence at Cornell University, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, published an op-ed renewing her call to pass House Bill 4990, legislation she crafted to enforce stronger legal protections for sexual violence survivors.