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Hirschauer to Host Free Community Shredding Event
WEST CHICAGO, Ill.— State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, is inviting community members to attend a free Community Document Shredding Event on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington St., in West Chicago.
El Presupuesto y las Decisiones Fiscales Respaldados por Hernandez Logran la Undécima Mejora de la Calificación Crediticia del Estado
CICERO, Ill. – Illinois obtuvo recientemente una mejora en su calificación crediticia a A1, la clasificación más alta otorgada al estado por Moody’s Investors Service en quince años, gracias al trabajo de la rep. Estatal Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, quien apoyó el presupuesto de este año que continúa fortaleciendo el progreso fiscal, la transparencia y la responsabilidad en todo el estado de Illinois.
Hernandez-backed Budget, Fiscal Decisionmaking Earns State’s 11th Credit Rating Upgrade
CICERO, Ill. – Illinois recently achieved an A1 credit rating upgrade, the highest Moody’s Investors Service rating given to the state in fifteen years, thanks to work by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, who supported this year’s budget which continues to strengthen fiscal progress, transparency and responsibility throughout the state of Illinois.
Briel Newly Appointed to Illinois Veterans Advisory Council
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As an essential member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee in the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will continue advocating for veterans’ top concerns and issues across the state as the most recent appointee to the Illinois Veterans Advisory Council.
Stuart Joins US Rep. Nikki Budzinski’s Call for Gateway Regional Medical Center Transparency
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is joining U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski’s demands for transparency regardingGateway Regional Medical Center’s delayed payments to over 600 employees and subpar patient care.
Ness, COWL Highlight Scholarship For Women Seeking Higher Education
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. – As co-chair of the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) of the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, is encouraging women over the age of 25 to apply for COWL’s 2026 W.I.S.E. Scholarship, a one-year undergraduate scholarship that seeks to support women who have not had the opportunity to begin or complete their education.
Morris Celebrates Signing of Menopause Equity and Care Act into Law, Expanding Access to Services and Workplace Protections for Women
State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is celebrating the enactment of House Bill 5284, the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act, which is now law in Illinois.
Morris Celebrates New Rights for Illinois Rideshare Drivers to Organize and Bargain Collectively
Illinois rideshare drivers now have new rights to organize, bargain collectively and advocate for fair treatment under legislation sponsored by State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D- Chicago, and recently signed into law.
Vella Bill Aimed at Shifting Juvenile Focus Towards Rehabilitation Now Law
LOVES PARK, Ill. — Legislation that would change how Illinois courts sentence younger teens to focus more on youth rehabilitation over punishment is now law thanks to the work of state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park.
Deuter-backed Measure Modernizing Newborn Screening Signed into Law
WESTMONT, Ill. —A measure backed by state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, that will modernize Illinois’ newborn disease screening process was signed into law last week.
Mussman Supports Neurodivergent Drivers with New Laws Launching Blue Envelope Program and Adding ID Designation
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – New advancements supporting neurodivergent and other marginalized drivers are now law, thanks to the work this spring, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, sponsored two pieces of legislation launching the Blue Envelope Program and creating a new designation for driver’s licenses and identification (ID) to designate an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Gov. Pritzker Signs Rashid Bill Confronting Cancer-Causing “Forever Chemicals” in Illinois Wastewater
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker signed into law on Friday legislation from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would create the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to protect Illinois’ water from dangerous long-lasting chemicals.
Gordon-Booth Congratulates Peoria-Based Healthcare Centers on Nearly $6 Million in Grant Funding
PEORIA, Ill. – Two Peoria-based healthcare centers have been awarded nearly $3,000,000 each thanks to state grant funding previously secured by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.
Stuart Celebrates Illinois Heartland Library System Receiving More Than $5 Million in State Grant Funding
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is congratulating Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) on securing millions of dollars of state funding to allow the organization to provide more resources readily available and free to many Illinois residents.
West Bills Now Law, Cracking Down on Harassment by Stalkers, Former Partners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is advancing the safety of domestic violence and abuse survivors with two new laws that expand protections for victims and those at risk of harassment.
Gordon-Booth Celebrates Peoria Receiving Nearly $150k in Adult Volunteer Literacy Grants
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is congratulating the Neighborhood House Association and Peoria County Regional Office of Education #48 on receiving library grants to expand their adult literacy programs.
Stuart Champions Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Chair of the House Higher Education Committee, former teacher and lifelong advocate for higher education, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is creating the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, protecting the rights and freedoms of college and university students.
Johnson Bill Strengthening Workers’ Rights for Individuals Without a Driver’s License Signed Into Law
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, led legislation now signed into law that strengthens worker rights by prohibiting employers from requiring that applicants have a driver’s license unless it’s necessary for the position.