Latest Updates:
Hoffman Backs Ticket Marketplace Consumer Protections, Looks to Curb Prevalence of ‘Ghost Tickets’ and Bot Farms
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is aiming to make online ticket marketplaces better for consumers, supporting efforts to prohibit the practice of “ghost tickets” and cracking down on the use of automated bot farms that limit ticket availability and drive up prices.
Gabel Sends Major Affordability Initiatives to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to restore affordability for Illinois households, state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, is advancing a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices and requiring businesses to fairly compensate consumers.
Manley Congratulates City of Crest Hill, Honoring Lidice Memorial
CREST HILL, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, congratulates the City of Crest Hill on the 84th anniversary of the Lidice Memorial, commemorating the 1942 total annihilation of the Village of Lidice, in Czechoslovakia by Adolf Hitler.
Gong-Gershowitz, Sen. Preston Pass Landmark Online Child Safety Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure—sponsored by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, and state Sen.Willie Preston, D-Chicago—that would help parents better protect children online passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.
Hanson Invites Community to End-of-Session Town Hall, Co-Hosted with Senator Holmes
MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is co-hosting an end-of-session community town hall with state Senator Linda Holmes on Monday, June 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the Geneva Public Library.
Blair-Sherlock Backs Responsible State Budget, Passes Important Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, concludes this year’s spring legislative session by helping pass a fiscally and socially responsible state budget, along with championing major legislation.
Gordon-Booth Passes Comprehensive, Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, has helped pass another smart, balanced budget, preserving the support Illinoisans need without any additional taxes on working class families.
Grasse Releases Statement on the Chicago Bears Development
State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, released the following statement on the Chicago Bears’ Board of Directors vote to advance development in Hammond, Indiana:
Speaker Welch Statement on Chicago Bears
WESTCHESTER, Ill. — House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch released the following statement Friday:
Meyers-Martin Highlights Session Work Addressing Affordability, Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, backed a responsible and compassionate state budget Monday, capping off a spring legislative session focused on addressing affordability for local families.
LaPointe, Martwick to Host 2026 End of Session State Legislative Town Hall
CHICAGO – Highlighting the key policies that did and did not pass during the spring legislative session in Springfield, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will host an end-of-session legislative town hall in collaboration with state Sen. Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, on Wednesday, June 17th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. in Chicago.
IL State Rep. Du Buclet Supports Balanced Budget that Invests in Working Families, Economic Growth, and Community Stability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet, D-Chicago, supported a balanced Fiscal Year 2027 budget that protects essential services, strengthens Illinois’ economy, and makes targeted investments in working families, education, public safety, and health care.
Manley Honors Lidice Memorial with House Resolution, Thanks Mayor Soliman and Councilwoman Tina Oberlin
CREST HILL, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, offered a House Resolution honoring Crest Hill’s memorial to the Village of Lidice in Czechoslovakia, which was destroyed by Adolf Hitler, in 1942. Rep. Manley read House Resolution 933 Monday at the Crest Hill City Council Meeting.
Ortíz-backed Bill Stopping Trump’s Detention Centers in Neighborhoods Passes Senate Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A plan, backed by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, prohibiting immigration detention centers within 1,500 ft. of specified areas including homes, parks, schools and daycare centers passed out of the Senate on Monday, and will head to the Governor for final approval.
Jones Delivers Compassionate, Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, worked through the weekend to finalize and pass a balanced state budget that funds essential services without raising taxes on working families.
Gill Reflects on Session, Underscores Commitment to Affordability and Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—As the General Assembly concluded session this Sunday, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, highlighted her efforts to relieve the affordability crisis and support public safety, healthcare, and education.
Statement: Rep. Rashid on Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, Need for Serious Tax Reform & Renewed Investment in Our Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Today, Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, released the following statement about the passage of the fiscal year 2027 Illinois budget:
Gong-Gershowitz Passes Responsible Budget, Raises New Artificial Intelligence Guardrails, Protects Consumers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, ended the 2026 spring legislative session by helping craft a responsible budget that makes life more affordable for working families and passing legislation that creates new consumer protection laws, particularly protecting against the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI).