Latest Updates:
LaPointe to Host Senior Presentation Alongside The Center for Disability and Elder Law
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Representative Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is partnering with The Center for Disability & Elder Law to host a free educational presentation for older adults on the importance of Power of Attorney documents and advance care planning. The presentation, “Power of Attorney,” will be held on Wednesday, August 19, from 1 to 2p.m. at the Austin-Irving Park Library, 6100 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634.
Mason Highlights Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing.
Hoffman Measure Updates Juror Compensation Law, Removes Economic Barriers to Participation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents asked to serve on a jury will continue to be compensated by their employer at their normal rate under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.
Dixon Heitman Sworn In as 97th District State Representative
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman, D-Plainfield, is now representing Illinois’ 97th House District after being sworn into office on July 21, 2026.
Stuart Establishes New Guardrails to Detect and Prevent Senior Financial Fraud and Physical Abuse
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, championed legislation creating new guardrails against financial fraud and physical abuse, commonly experienced in tandem by seniors.
Buckner Appointed to National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee
CHICAGO — State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), one of the organization’s highest leadership bodies, responsible for guiding its strategic direction, governance, and finances.
Hanson Wraps Up Summer with Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, Local Events
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, encourages constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday, as well as local events and festivals, to make the most of the last days of summer.
Manley and Cappel Host Back to School Fair in Crest Hill
CREST HILL, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, partnered with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel to host their fifth annual Back to School Fair at Richland Elementary School in Crest Hill, where 428 students and over 200 families gathered to prepare for the upcoming school year.
Vella Champions Capital Improvement Funding for Local Library
BELVIDERE, Ill.— State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, championed $60,000 in capital improvement funding for Ida Public Library, bringing in a new bookmobile shelter and gathering space to the community of Belvidere.
Stuart Highlights Back-to-School State Tax Holiday Beginning on August 7
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing.
Gordon-Booth Highlights Back-to-School State Tax Holiday Beginning on August 7
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing.
Chung Focuses on Constituent Requested Legislation
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, sponsored and advocated for legislation brought to her by constituents in this legislative session, from backing nurses to public media employees.
Hernandez-backed School Supplies Tax Holiday Begins August 7
As the new school year is about to begin, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is letting her community know about an opportunity for families to save on their school supplies and clothing needs, with a new Back-to-School State Sales Tax Holiday made possible through the most recent state budget.
Vella Reminds Families About Aug. 7 – Aug. 16 Back-to- School State Tax Holiday
With the start of the new school year approaching, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, is encouraging parents to take advantage of the Back-to-School State Tax Holiday on school supplies, clothing, shoes and other items over a 10-day period, starting this Friday, Aug. 7 through Aug. 14.
Lilly Measure Expanding Insurance Coverage for Medically Prescribed Seizure Detection Devices Signed into Law
State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is celebrating the signing of legislation she chief co-sponsored that will expand insurance coverage for medically-prescribed seizure detection devices, ensuring more Illinoisans living with seizure disorders have access to lifesaving technology that can improve safety, support caregivers and provide greater peace of mind for families.
Mussman Establishes Language Equality Acquisition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Children Act
State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, sponsored a bill creating early childhood assessment programs to improve language acquisition for children from birth to age 5 who are deaf, hard of hearing or DeafBlind.
MONDAY: Ness Hosts Town Hall in Elgin
ELGIN, Ill. – Encouraging residents from northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts and stay informed on pending legislation, budget developments and other state issues, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, will host a Town Hall at the Gail Borden Public Library on Monday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Faver Dias, Edly-Allen Lead Push for Stronger Data Center Protections
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – As residents continue raising questions about the proposed hyperscale data center campus planned for Grayslake, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and State Representative Laura Faver Dias are leading the push to establish statewide protections that would ensure Illinois communities, consumers and natural resources are protected as large-scale data center development continues.