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Jiménez Holds Roundtable with House Speaker Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, held a small business roundtable and was joined by small business owners, community organizations and Democratic House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” Welch on Monday, March 9th in the 4th House district.
Manley Hosts Judge Collette Safford at Monthly Legislative Advisory Committee for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, welcomed Will County Circuit Judge Collette Safford to discuss guardianship during a recent meeting of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legislative Advisory Committee (GrandLAC).
Jiménez-Backed Legislation Prevents Hidden Fees on Electronic Tax Returns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to cut back on hidden fees targeting taxpayers, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically.
Jiménez-Backed Legislation Would Expand Key Tax Credit for Modest-Income Illinois Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to increase Illinois’ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), offering additional financial relief to working families across the state.
Avelar-Backed Legislation Prevents Hidden Fees on Electronic Tax Returns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to cut back on hidden fees targeting taxpayers, state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting legislation that would prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically.
Briel to Hold Monthly Neurodivergent Council March 21
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will host her monthly Neurodivergent Council on Saturday, March 21 for residents to collaborate and discuss policy ideas that better reflect the needs of the neurodivergent community. The theme for March’s meeting is “Accommodations and Assisted Technology.”
Manley Hosts Will County Emergency Management Agency at Monthly Retirees Legislative Advisory Committee
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In an ongoing effort to help seniors, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, welcomed the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to help inform seniors at Rep. Manley’s monthly Retirees Legislative Advisory Committee, called RLAC.
Guerrero-Cuellar Highlights Success of ISP's Targeted Firearm Enforcement Operations
CHICAGO – State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar released the following statement recognizing the Illinois State Police’s (ISP) recent report detailing their 2025 firearm enforcement operations which have taken thousands of illegal firearms off the streets and out of the hands of domestic abusers and criminals:
Avelar Expands Property Disclosure Report Requirements for Home Buyers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- In an effort to improve transparency for prospective homebuyers, state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, has introduced new legislation that would require sellers to include the known age of a property’s roof in the residential real property disclosure report.
Canty Supports Bill Creating Further Fraud Protection for Seniors
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is supporting legislation to provide extra support to seniors and other eligible adults who may be vulnerable to fraud or other financial misuses. Financial institutions and their employees will be able to pause suspicious transactions, preventing any fraudulent transactions from being completed.
State Rep. Du Buclet Leads Discussion on Long-term Support for Illinois’ Museums and Cultural Institutions
State Rep. Kimberly Neely Du Buclet, D-Chicago, who chairs the Illinois House’s Museums, Arts, Culture & Entertainment (MACE) Committee, convened a subject matter hearing to examine the case for ensuring Illinois’ museums, arts programs, and cultural institutions receive sustainable state support.
Ness to Hold Online Town Hall for Kane, McHenry Counties
State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, is inviting Kane and McHenry county residents to join a virtual town hall on Tuesday, March 31 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss legislative updates and state budget developments that directly impact the district.
Avelar Supports Bill Creating Further Fraud Protection for Seniors
State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting legislation to provide extra support to seniors and other eligible adults who may be vulnerable to fraud or scammers. Financial institutions and their employees will be able to pause suspicious transactions, preventing any fraudulent transactions from being completed.
Chung Introduces Bill Preventing Corporate Interference with Elections
Working to improve election transparency, state Rep. Chung, D- Bloomington, is sponsoring legislation that will prevent corporations from financially supporting candidates or ballot initiatives, expanding existing state law to mitigate financial election interference.
Buckner Introduces Legislation to Designate Portion of Dan Ryan Expressway in Honor of the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson
State Rep. Kam Buckner has introduced legislation to designate a portion of the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago as the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Memorial Highway, honoring the late civil rights icon.
Hoffman Encourages Donations for Easter Basket Drive Supporting Foster Kids at Caritas Family Solutions
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Throughout March, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is collecting donations from the community to put together Easter baskets for local youth in foster care at Caritas Family Solutions.
Andrade Measure Creates Greater Oversight of AI Data Center Construction and Operations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- Looking to address energy and water usage concerns, state Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to create regulations on the development and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers within Illinois.
Deuter-Backed Bill to Combat Distractions in Classrooms, Cut Down on Unnecessary Cellphone Use in Schools
ELMHURST, Ill. – Schools will be more productive under new legislation backed by state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst which cuts down on modern classroom interruptions that challenge students’ focus.