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Davis-Backed Medical Debt Relief Program Erases More than $400 Million of Medical Debt in Its First Year
CHICAGO – The Medical Debt Relief Program, made possible by this year’s budget and supported by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Mah Urges Governor Pritzker to Support Mink Farm Oversight Legislation
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is urging Governor Pritzker and his administration to fully back the Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act (House Bill 2627) and push back against Trump-era policies that threaten the health and safety of Illinois communities.
Ammons Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Medical Debt Relief Program, made possible by this year’s budget and supported by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Chung Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Medical Debt Relief Program that state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, helped pass has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention
JOLIET, Ill. – Working to combat firearm tragedies and illegal gun trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support on a series of advancements in public safety and preventative violence.
DeLuca Aims to Stop Taxpayer Funded Credit Card Abuse by Requiring Better Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to numerous local government controversies involving the inappropriate use of taxpayer-funded credit cards, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, has introduced a plan to implement improved transparency requirements.
Rep. Gregg Johnson to Host Education and Childcare Listening Session, Discuss Impact of Federal Cuts
EAST MOLINE, Ill. – As area families deal with the damaging consequences of federal cuts to education and childcare, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, will join local leaders for a focused listening session Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Hampton Township Center, located at 209 19th St. in East Moline.
Morris Backs Transit Package to Make Transportation More Reliable and Accessible
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, supported legislation to make transportation systems across Illinois more accessible and coordinated, a move that will assist riders, improve infrastructure for the community and boost the economy.
Crawford-Backed Medical Debt Relief Plan Has Erased $400 Million in Old Bills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A medical debt relief plan backed by state Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, has now erased over $400 million in medical debt in old bills, providing significant financial relief to Illinoisans and expanding healthcare access and affordability.
Vella Backed Legislation to Invest in Safer, More Reliable Transit
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed new legislation that will deliver over $1.5 million in annual funding to strengthen Northern Illinois transit systems and protect essential services for riders across the region.
Hoffman Meets with Librarians, Highlights New State Support for Local Libraries
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Last week state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, spoke at the Illinois Library Association’s Metro East Library Legislative Meetup where he highlighted a change in the state’s Library Equalization Aid Grant that will deliver additional resources to local libraries.
Crawford Advocates for Vaccinations Amidst Release of False Information from CDC
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, reasserted his dedication to vaccinations, evidence-based facts, and respect for individuals with developmental differences, while pushing back against the Trump Administration and the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s reckless spreading of junk science after the CDC added baseless information linking vaccines and autism to their website.
Manley Highlights State’s Financial Progress and Responsibility With New Credit Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois has reached its 10th credit rating upgrade since 2021, and with the 2026 budget set to increase fiscal progress, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, proudly remains committed to fiscal transparency and responsibility.
Deuter to Host Winter Open House Dec. 3, Invites Public to Festive Event
WESTMONT, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is partnering with state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton, D-Western Springs, and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s staff to welcome residents to their Winter Open House, a casual holiday gathering scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at their district office located at 1 S. Cass Ave., Suite 104 in Westmont.
Monday: Gordon-Booth to Join Friendship House in Highlighting $300k Investment for After-school Programs, Pathway to YOUR Future Initiative
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will lead a press conference this Monday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. to highlight new state support for Friendship House’s after-school programs and Pathway to YOUR Future, an initiative to help high school students develop life skills and access job
training opportunities.
State Representative Faver Dias & State Senator Edly-Allen Launch Community Toy Drive to Bring Joy to Children in Need
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is working with State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to host a community toy drive intended to bring joy to children who may have been overlooked, particularly over the past year.
Manley Backs Bills to Cut Costs, Uplift Seniors on Fixed Income
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As more and more Illinoisans face rising energy costs and strapped budgets, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a series of bills during the last week of fall session aimed to alleviate egregious utility bill costs and expand a property tax relief program for older adults on fixed incomes.
Lilly-Supported Legislation Expands Property Tax Break for Seniors on Fixed Incomes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, worked to expand property tax benefits for seniors on fixed incomes to support their financial stability and help them age with dignity.