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Johnson releases statement supporting diesel relief for farmers
State Representative Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, releases a statement in support of Governor Pritzker’s emergency proclamation to lower diesel prices for farmers during transport:
Manley Speaks at Annual Disability Pride Fest in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined community members, advocates, families, service providers, and local leaders at Joliet’s second annual Disability Pride Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26, where she delivered remarks recognizing the contributions,...
Chung Leads Effort to Decrease Diesel Costs for Farmers During Harvest Season
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, in tandem with Governor JB Pritzker, announces two new temporary measures to help farmers offset diesel costs by allowing dyed diesel to be used on highways through an executive order and disaster proclamation.
Kelly Law Expands Access for EMS to Transport Patients to Mental Health Facilities
CHICAGO — A new law championed by state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, will allow emergency medical service (EMS) responders to take patients to the nearest mental health facility if mental health symptoms are the patient’s most critical concern, even if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Hernandez Releases Statement on Proposed ‘Text a Physician’ Program
AURORA, Ill. — In response to a recently issued press release by Aurora Mayor John Laesch, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is releasing the following statement on the Text a Physician, or TAP, program:
Manley Hosts Public Transit Field Trip for Seniors
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, brought five constituents from Bolingbrook to downtown Chicago on Friday, Sept. 18, using various modes of public transportation. The group was guided by representatives from Pace, Metra, CTA, and the Northern...
Chung Visits Every College Campus Across the 91st District
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, kicked off this academic year by visiting every college campus in her district, joining existing campus events and hosting her own.
Rep. Rashid on White Supremacist Attack at Palestine Fest
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, issued the following statement regarding the attack on attendees of AMP Chicago’s 4th Annual Palestine Fest:
Hoffman Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Belleville’s Laderman Park
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local leaders for a ribbon cutting Thursday at Belleville’s Laderman Park as community members celebrated the installation of a new playground and other enhancements. “This is a beautiful new playground that...
Deuter Invites Community to Upcoming Mobile DMV
HINSDALE, Ill. —State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is inviting community members to take advantage of her upcoming Mobile DMV event in Hinsdale.
Stuart Condemns Federal Revisions Undermining the Integrity of Title IX Protections
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, releases the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Education reinstating Title IX protections implemented in 2020:
Manley Highlights New Law Strengthening Workplace Rights Bureau
JOLIET, Ill. – Building on her efforts to support working families, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a new law that will further strengthen the Illinois Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau, close loopholes and hold bad actors accountable....
As LIHEAP Registration Opens, Faver Dias Highlights Legislation Increasing Access to Program
With the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications opening for select groups on Oct. 1, state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, highlights legislation signed into law that increases access to the program for eligible groups.
Hoffman Highlights Start of LIHEAP Application Period
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With cooler weather approaching, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging qualified residents to take advantage of the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as the application period opens up Thursday, Oct. 1 for those...
Avelar to Host Spooky Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, will host a Spooky Household Hazardous Waste Disposal event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Lockport, Illinois.
Stuart Opposes Suggested Federal Cuts to Head Start Programs
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement in response to proposed cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs,” but will effectively reduce the quality of care and support for Head Start programs nationwide:
Johnson Releases Statement Supporting the Reopening of Passenger Rail Service to the Quad Cities
State Representative Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, releases a statement about the reopening of passenger rail service to the Quad Cities for the first time in almost half a century:
Hernandez-backed Budget Invests in Local Food Infrastructure
RIVERSIDE, Ill. – Thanks to the most recent budget worked on by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, Riverside Foods will receive $52,466 to upgrade their food refrigeration and stability infrastructure, allowing them to continue to provide healthy, high-quality food to the community.