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Hoffman Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Belleville’s Laderman Park
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local leaders for a ribbon cutting Thursday at Belleville’s Laderman Park as community members celebrated the installation of a new playground and other enhancements. “This is a beautiful new playground that...
Deuter Invites Community to Upcoming Mobile DMV
HINSDALE, Ill. —State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is inviting community members to take advantage of her upcoming Mobile DMV event in Hinsdale.
Stuart Condemns Federal Revisions Undermining the Integrity of Title IX Protections
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, releases the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Education reinstating Title IX protections implemented in 2020:
Manley Highlights New Law Strengthening Workplace Rights Bureau
JOLIET, Ill. – Building on her efforts to support working families, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a new law that will further strengthen the Illinois Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau, close loopholes and hold bad actors accountable....
As LIHEAP Registration Opens, Faver Dias Highlights Legislation Increasing Access to Program
With the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications opening for select groups on Oct. 1, state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, highlights legislation signed into law that increases access to the program for eligible groups.
Hoffman Highlights Start of LIHEAP Application Period
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With cooler weather approaching, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging qualified residents to take advantage of the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as the application period opens up Thursday, Oct. 1 for those...
Avelar to Host Spooky Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, will host a Spooky Household Hazardous Waste Disposal event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Lockport, Illinois.
Stuart Opposes Suggested Federal Cuts to Head Start Programs
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement in response to proposed cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs,” but will effectively reduce the quality of care and support for Head Start programs nationwide:
Johnson Releases Statement Supporting the Reopening of Passenger Rail Service to the Quad Cities
State Representative Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, releases a statement about the reopening of passenger rail service to the Quad Cities for the first time in almost half a century:
Hernandez-backed Budget Invests in Local Food Infrastructure
RIVERSIDE, Ill. – Thanks to the most recent budget worked on by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, Riverside Foods will receive $52,466 to upgrade their food refrigeration and stability infrastructure, allowing them to continue to provide healthy, high-quality food to the community.
Briel to Celebrate Accessibility Wins at Oct. 7 Press Conference
SPRING VALLEY, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is inviting community members and statewide disability advocates to a press conference Oct. 7 at the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living to celebrate recently signed legislation positively...
Manley Attends District 86 School Board Meeting
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, attended the Joliet Public Schools Board Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School. The meeting included a public hearing on the tentative FY26-27 budget, which was adopted by the board, as...
Ryan to Partner with Nicor Gas, Local Officials for a Community Connection Resource Fair this Wednesday
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is partnering with Nicor Gas, Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha McCaskill and the Village of Alsip to host a free Community Connection Resource Fair at the Worth Township Hall Gymnasium at 11601 S. Pulaski Rd. in Alsip this Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Stuart Releases Statement Supporting Federal Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
State Representative Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville releases a statement supporting the federal Combating Illicit Xylazine Act and calls on the Illinois House to pass Senate Bill 1773:
After a Summer of Mass Shootings, Law Enforcement Asks State to Renew Ballistics Funding for Public Safety Agencies
Rep. Rita Mayfield, chair of the Illinois House Appropriations Public Safety Committee, said dozens of law enforcement agencies have contacted her to express support for House Bills 5750 and 5751, legislation that would provide $4 million for a critical state program to analyze cartridge casings recovered at crime scenes and casings recovered from crime guns.
Hanson Recognizes Rail Safety Week and Encourages Year-Round Rail Safety Practices
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, encourages his community and communities across Illinois to use Rail Safety Week (September 21-27) as an opportunity to learn more about rail safety and share important information with friends, family, and...
Ness to Launch 6th Annual Diaper Drive Oct. 21
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, will launch her 6th Annual Diaper Drive on Oct. 21 through Oct. 30 to support families and hometown food pantries across northwest Illinois communities. “Our annual diaper drive collects the most essential...
Ness Highlights Local Food Infrastructure Funding for Kane, McHenry Counties
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. – Improving support for small businesses including farms, processing facilities and food hubs across Kane and McHenry counties, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, is highlighting $287,543 awarded through the Illinois Department of Agriculture's...