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Gabel Measure to Give Terminally Ill Adults Compassionate Options to End their Suffering Signed into Law
EVANSTON, Ill. – A compassionate measure spearheaded by state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, that would allow terminally ill adults with decision-making capacity to request and receive self-administered prescription medication to hasten their foreseeable deaths has been signed into law.
Briel to Host Mobile DMV in Spring Valley Dec. 22
SPRING VALLEY, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is partnering with the Secretary of State to host a mobile DMV on Monday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, located at 215 E. Cleveland St. in Spring Valley.
Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid Speaks Out Trump’s Anti-Democratic Executive Order Protecting AI Tech Companies
BERWYN, Ill. – In response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order that attempts to block states from issuing their own regulations around artificial intelligence (AI), state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, issued the following statement:
Manley Attends National Hook-Up of Black Women, Joliet Chapter Legacy of Service Event;
JOLIET, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, attended the National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW) Founders Day Celebration Saturday. Rep Manley has been a longtime supporter and friend of the Joliet chapter for many years.
Representatives Crawford, Davis Host Mobile DMV
CHICAGO – State Representatives Michael Crawford, D-Chicago, and Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, hosted a Mobile DMV event in their shared district office. Representatives from the Secretary of State’s office and the Treasurer’s office were in attendance.
Buckner Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process Rights from Trump Raids
CHICAGO – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Rep. Canty to Host Open House at District Office on January 15
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting an open house at her district office to meet constituents, discuss the issues that matter most to them and share the resources in her office.
Manley Hosts Ongoing Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care, Encouraging Holiday Sale Shopping
JOLIET, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is welcoming the community to help provide luggage to kids in the foster care system, so they will not have to carry their belongings in garbage bags.
Briel Appears on WCMY Radiothon, Encourages Donations to Ottawa’s Community Food Basket
OTTAWA, Ill. — Encouraging residents to help their neighbors in need this holiday season, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently joined WCMY’s annual Freezin’ for a Reezin’ radiothon to help collect donations in support of Community Food Basket.
Hoffman Recognized as One of Illinois’ Most Effective Lawmakers
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Outside of caucus leaders, a nonpartisan think tank has identified state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, as the most effective lawmaker in the Illinois General Assembly, further noting he has “exceeded expectations” longer than any other state lawmaker.
Andrade Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process Rights from Trump Raids
CHICAGO, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Ammons-Backed Protections of Due Process Rights from Trump Raids Signed Into Law
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Canty Holding “Create-A-Bill” Contest to Hear Priorities from Local High School Students
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is holding a “Create-A-Bill” contest to hear ideas from high school students in the community on legislation she can pursue in the coming year.
Lisa Hernandez Celebrates Expanded Protections Against Trump's Raids
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement after the governor signed House Bill 1312, a measure that strengthens protections for Illinoisans against unjust and unconstitutional immigration enforcement operations:
Ortíz Expands Protections Against Trump’s Raids
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, celebrated the signing of a package of measures that aims to protect against unjust and unconstitutional immigration enforcement operations, marking a bold step towards protecting communities from abusive and unjust federal immigration enforcement operations.
IL State Rep. DuBuclet Lauds Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Workers’ Inaugural Union Contract
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is standing in strong solidarity with employees of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry following Wednesday night’s announcement that contract negotiations between workers and museum leadership have successfully concluded.
Grasse Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process, Constitutional Rights from Trump Raids
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill — Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Davis Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process Rights from Immigration Raids
CHICAGO, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares,