Latest Updates:
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.
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.
Stuart Voices Support for Teachers Unions’ Legal Action Against Department of Education
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement supporting a coalition of teachers unions and their lawsuit against the Department of Education for a controversial ‘professional degree’ rule change, which excludes a range of graduate programs from federal student loan opportunities:
Lilly-Backed Legislation Strengthening Protections Against Digital Harassment and Abuse Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, – Ill. — With online harassment and technology-facilitated abuse presenting new challenges for survivors, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is lauding the signing of legislation to strengthen protective orders and give courts greater authority to address digital harassment, tracking and the misuse of private images.
Manley Celebrates Hufford Junior High Ribbon Cutting
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse on Aug. 13 to cut the ribbon on the new Hufford Junior High School in Joliet.
Crawford Advocates for Increased State Investment in Education from Pre-K to Ph.D.
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is calling for increased state investment across Illinois’ entire education system; from early childhood classrooms through colleges and universities, as lawmakers prepare for their upcoming veto session and future state budgets.